Review for "The Infrared Experience - White" (Heathen Harvest)

2009-12-21T13:04:00.003+01:00

The Infrared Experience - White"

Review by Heathen Harvest/H. Lauer

Artist: The Infrared Experience

Title: White

Label: ContraMusikProduktion

Genre: Ambient/Post-Rock

Tracklist

01 Cure Me
02 Hands & Light
03 Faith
04 Life Could Be a Lie (A Meditation)
05 The Loss of Faith
06 Hope
07 Change
08 White

I have to confess that I thought something rather negative when I first inspected the (rather svelte) packaging of The Infrared Experience’s new album, White (the band name must refer to the fact that this is very much night-time music, playing in the realm of dreams and archetypes and untrammelled emotion). Basically, I thought “oh no, not another boring solo ambient act with an electric guitar.” There seems to be a lot of that sort of thing going around at the moment…lucky for me, though, in this case the music was fresh, original, and very classy indeed.

Yes, The Infrared Experience is indeed a solo guitar-and-effects outfit with s strong atmospheric bent, but the music is as influenced by post-rock (and even that branch of airy 80’s rock one tends to associate with Danny Lanois) as it is by ambient. On the whole it displays a strong penchant for catchy melody and artful texture layering. The tracks rely heavily on fragmentary loops, delay, melodic hooks, noise squalls, and the odd bit of post-rock strumming to weave eight varied and strongly emotive instrumental pieces.

I like albums that carry me on a journey through a range of moods, and White does just that. The first couple of tracks are dark, eerie, and murky, lathered in fragments of reversed notes and shadowy textures. This gives way to “Faith”, an exercise in upbeat, wistful, and optimistic melody and rhythm guitar.

After that the album returns to its brooding, sultry, gloomy themes, embarking on slow-burning coils of music that hint at times of a swampy malevolence. Having begun in the bowels of some emotional earth and risen to a plateau, the has driven down into the deeps again.

Again, contrast follows, with track six, “Hope”, returning to spacious, uplifting layers of intricate melodies. In fact I would say it even verges on outright joy before turning to the dreamy strains of “Change”, with its dark undertow and almost tidal climax. The album concludes with the title track, a final return to the uplifting feel scattered across its expanse with strummed guitars and extensive melodic and textural layering.

All in all then, a sophisticated and deeply emotive album. I’m very impressed by the way it captures such a range of different moods and atmospheres and presents this variety in such a coherent and flowing way. My initial cynicism is thoroughly reprimanded by this release – a timely warning for all cynics and grumps! I’m very curious to see what this rather enigmatic outfit does next – whatever it is, this album augurs well for The Infrared Experience’s future efforts…

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Review/PayPal button for "Infinitus Ensemble - Scherbenschlaf (Sleep of Shards)"

2009-11-30T01:53:00.006+01:00

CMP members are also members of Infinitus Ensemble as some of you probably already know. This album is NO ContraMusikProduktion release, but we sell it exclusively through our webstore (FSR copies are sold out).

Released by the Canadian label "Frequent Sea Records(FSR) (soon "swallowed" by Scotch Tapes )

Follow this link to the read the review by Indieville.com

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NEW prof CD copies with the original gapless mix now available.

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Free streaming of STEINRAUSCH's album on Last FM!!

2009-11-29T01:30:00.003+01:00

All people who like experimental, avantgarde, experimental industrial and rock stuff, ambient elements or even Neubauten-like music can now go to Last FM and stream the entire album "Das letzte hungrige Biest" by "Steinrausch".

The streaming is for countries where "on demand" is working (?).Anyway, we set a lot of songs for free radio play anyway.

Here is the link:
http://www.last.fm/music/Steinrausch/Das+letzte+hungrige+Biest

If you like the stuff, visit Steinrausch here:
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if you like it even more, check out our webstore.
The remaining copies of the second copies (originally released 2006) are pretty cheap!!!

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Newest Distro Items

2009-11-29T01:27:00.002+01:00

New distro Items and more- Good prices. NEWSLETTER

Greetings friends!

New distro items:

Iri Li & Testphasen negativ - DAEMONIUM (2009)

Collab CD by Iri Li with Testphasen negativ

New concept mini album released on the Chinsese GiN-Label.Very rare. Comes in a great looking prof. printed cover. Available now in our Distro-Section!!We don't have many copies in stock. RARE item...DArk & Gloomy ambient music with a few experiments.

Price:
10€ including all costs worldwide!!!! No additional shipping costs for this option!
7,50€ if you combine it with other CD's
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Infinitus Ensemble - Scherbenschlaf (Sleep of Shards) (2009)
Label: Frequent Sea Records.
Finally a new (concept) album with new tracks. The main influence on this record is probably experimental ambient music. But there is as always much more to discover.
Vocals are reduced on this record, though occasional spoken words appear here and there.
You can also hear piano layers, field recordings, electric guitars and many experimental sound textures, including objects, gong, bells etc etc.

Really beautiful outside cover (wallpaper!!!), including a full colour booklet (english/german version) and full colour printed CD-R surface, re-closable protection bag.
True DIY release. Edition of 99 copies.
Original pictures by Iri Li. Sound Production by Ralf Rabendorn.
MEDUSADA/Avant-Garde/ (dark)Ambient/ Experimental/ Sound Experiments/ Field Recordings/ Collage/etc

Special price:
5,50€ without shipping costs.
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R.J. Schrey with Kenji Siratori- Future Embryo (2009)
Released by "RONF-Records" from Spain.
This "Baby" hails from a dark future and it is bringing you a mix of intensive dark noise (ambient), harsh industrial elements
and dark ambient music. Very deep and intensive stuff.
Limited first edition of only 90 copies. We only have a few in stock!!!!
Pro printed CD-R, pro printed cover card in PVC protection sleeve.

Price:
6€ without shipping costs
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Conversations About The Light - A Retrospective
(Label : Ominous Recordings)
The last full length album of the great project CATL.
Robert Osgood, the man behind the project, did some fantastic work here.
A very intelligent mix of experimental dark ambient, drone and noise elements.
Pro CD-R, pro printed booklet and inlay card
Price:
5,50€ without shipping
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Prices reduced for all CMP-CD's..visit us !!!

2009-11-29T01:23:00.002+01:00

New prices for all available CMP CD's.
Scroll through the entire release list. There are a few older releases for a really small price available.

Feel free to visit us here:
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The prices on our blogger site here have been updated ,too!

You should also check out our distro albums!
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Thanks and have a good one
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Package as "Registered Mail (with tracking number)" (NO must)

2009-11-29T01:20:00.003+01:00

Package as registered mail:

Please add the following OPTION to the shopping cart, but only ONE time.
It doesn't matter how many CD's you order. We never had problems with packages who has been sent unregistered. This is just an additional option and NO must.

2,55€ for registered mail including tracking number WORLDWIDE, EU & Germany.

(CMP 24) Testphasen negativ - Hostia

2009-11-29T01:04:00.012+01:00

(CMP 24) Testphasen negativ - Hostia

3rd full length album by TN. Choral/Choir elements (real
voices), mixed with dark and deep ambient sound layers,a few melodic
ambient and experimental elements .

For friends of:MEDUSADA, Atmosfear, Dark Ambient, Choral, (Spi)Ritual, Experimental Ambient,

Artwork, photogrpahy and production by Ralf Rabendorn.

Tracklist & Samples:

CD Version with original gapless mix released by us!
MP3 album version with single tracks (not gapless) released by AtmoWorks!

Comes in a jewel case, good looking booklet and inlay card, pro diamond dye, pro printed.

Release date: 5th/6th December 2009
Price for the CD: 7,50€ (without
shipping costs for combined orders)

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2009-08-21T17:05:00.001+02:00

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(CMP 23) Rita Galetti - Falter (2009)

2009-08-21T16:59:00.008+02:00

(CMP 23) Rita Galetti - Falter (2009)
Canadian female sound artist & guitarist "Rita Galetti" has recorded 9 wonderful experimental tracks (around 50 minutes of playing time), who offer great variety and depth.
You can hear drones, sound sculptures, experimental guitar sounds, field recordings, electro acoustic, noise, ambient and so much more. This album doesn't only offer experimental music. Rita also knows how to create fine melodies and great moods.
It's none of the albums, who drift away much too often into emotionless musical experiments.
The songs and sounds have been recorded with great effort on 4-track tape (!), so don't expect sterile sounding computer music. No doubt, "Falter" is an excellent debut album!(RR)

Strictly limited collectors edition, 3x foldable (6 panel) cover (digisleeve like), prof. printed in b&w on both sides, prof. thermo printed CD, pvc protection sleeve.
Artwork & photography by Ralf Rabendorn.

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-->Review (Ger. NecroWeb)

-->Review (Engl, Heathen Harvest)

Price: 7€ Shipping costs NOT included

(CMP 22) The Infrared Experience - White (2009)

2009-08-21T16:53:00.005+02:00

(CMP 22) The Infrared Experience - White (2009)
Pure instrumental guitar project with two "faces". A few songs are really melodic, beautiful. Some kind of ambient post-rock. On the other side there are these disturbing sound textures in some songs.
For friends of ambient guitar/(ambient) post rock/ MEDUSADA/ experimental guitar/ ambient etc..Friends of early Kranky stuff, Flying Saucer Attack, Roy Montgomery, Windy&Carl, etc. could also like this album.
It's important to mention that No Computer, No Samples and No Synths were used. Just one guitar and a few effect pedals.

Exclusive limited collectors edition, 3x foldable (6 panel) cover (kind of digisleeve), pro printed (b&w) on both sides, protection PVC bag. CD surface is of course printed and sealed. Artwork and photography by Ralf Rabendorn.

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Price: 7€ Shipping costs NOT included

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(CMP 21) "Testphasen negativ - Burn, Giant, Burn!" (2009)

2009-08-21T16:38:00.004+02:00

(CMP 21) "Testphasen negativ - Burn, Giant, Burn!" (2009)
The follow up album to the appreciated debut "How I won the War" is out now.
It's hard to describe this concept album.
Maybe experimental psychedelic ritual dark ambient music? MEDUSADA?
I guess the best description is "Testphasen negativ".
Featuring Kenji Siratori on "Anti-Vital" and the "Choir of the Last Flame" on various tracks.

This exclusive limited collectors edition comes in a 3x foldable 13x18cm cover (total size= 18x39cm), prof. printed on both sides on special linen cardboard paper (b&w print) in a reclosable protection bag, diamond dye of course. Only available through us. Artwork by R. Rabendorn.

-->Review(Engl. Heathen Harvest)

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Price (CD collectors edition): 7,50€ shipping costs not included!

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(MP3 Version)

Testphasen negativ - Burn, Giant, Burn!

(incl. new arranged full resolution artwork for printing)
Format: MP3 / 320kbs, packed (in .rar file)
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You will automatically receive the password for the .rar file after you have paid!

Price: 5,50€ for the entire album incl. artwork for printing

(CMP 20) "Iri Li - Broken Summer" (2008)

2009-08-21T16:30:00.004+02:00

(CMP 20) "Iri Li - Broken Summer" (2008)
The queen of the MEDUSADA movement/genre and the driving force of the Infinitus Ensemble
has released her first solo album. Almost pure instrumental. You can hear acoustic violins, singing bowls, synths, piano, bells, gong, special field recordings (all recorded by herself) and sound manipulations, ambient soundscapes and much more.
Without a doubt one of THE CMP highlights so far.
Therefore it comes in a Digipack!

For friends and fans of: MEDUSADA/ Conrète/ Avantgarde/ Electro- Acoustic/(Dark) Ambient/ Surrealism/ Field Rec./ Drone/ Soundscapes/ Ritual/ DaDa etc.
Production, front pic & design by Ralf Rabendorn, all other pictures taken by Iri Li

-->Review (Engl. Heathen Harvest)
-->Review (Engl. Wonderful Wooden Reasons)

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Price: 7€ shipping costs not included!

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(CMP 19) "No Context - Lines to follow colour changes in leaves" (2008)

2009-08-21T16:20:00.003+02:00

(CMP 19) "No Context - Lines to follow colour changes in leaves" (2008)
This UK electronic-avantgarde trio brings you a very organic and intelligent record.
A beautiful album for fans of electronic/improvisation/electro-avantgarde/ambient/manipulated noises/micro sounds etc.
New 13x18 photo cover, 3 photographs, full ink diamond dyes(sealed).
Artwork & pictures by R. Rabendorn.

-->Review (Engl. Heathen Harvest)
-->Review (Engl. Vital Weekly)

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Price: 6,50€ shipping costs not included!

(CMP 18) "Dead Industrie - Distant Whispers" (2008)

2009-08-21T16:11:00.003+02:00

(CMP 18) "Dead Industrie - Distant Whispers" (2008)
(Dark) ambient/ soundtrack / experimental
Great atmospheric music from US artist John Fink Jr.
Highly recommended

Including a special collaboration with Testphasen negativ .
New 13x18 photo cover with 4 pictures taken and manipulated by John. Pro thermo CD.

-->Review(Engl. Heathen Harvest)
-->Review (Ger-Medienkonverter)
-->Review(Eng.-Side-Line)
-->Review (Eng.-Plague Haus)

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Price: 6,50€ shipping costs not included!

2009-08-21T16:00:00.005+02:00

(CMP 17) "R.J. Schrey - The 7 Hidden Chapters" (2008)
Experimental dark noise ambient, sometimes harsh, with a few field recordings and other noises. Second concept album of the "7" series. Definitely not the typical noise album.
A very own universe of sound.
Comes with the new 13x18 photocard cover and additional picture, in photo wrapper, full colour ink printed prof diamond dyes(sealed). Frontcover by R. Rabendorn.

-->Review (Engl. Heathen Harvest)
-->Review (Ger-Medienkonverter)
-->Review (Eng-Plague Haus)

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Price: 6,50€ shipping costs not included!

(CMP 16) "Infinitus Ensemble - Die verlorenen Klänge (1999- 2004)" (2007)

2009-08-21T15:54:00.003+02:00

(CMP 16) "Infinitus Ensemble - Die verlorenen Klänge (1999- 2004)" (2007)
Old unreleased material from MEDUSADA pioneers Infinitus Ensemble.
Some songs may be different compared to their new stuff, but definitely interesting and you can clearly hear that this is an Infinitus Ensemble (concept) album.
Experimental, avantgarde, Krautrock, field-recordings, mostly instrumental.
Comes in a special hand made cover with additional photos

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Price: 6€ shipping costs not included!

(CMP W 2) "Schabe - Nachtfisch" (Re-Release Series) (2007)

2009-08-21T15:47:00.003+02:00

(CMP W 2) "Schabe - Nachtfisch" (Re-Release Series) (2007)
The first issue of this album by the German quartet "Schabe" came out in 1999.
Instrumental, Krautrock, ambient, experimental.
Comes in a special made cover with additional photos.
(second edition, remastered & edited)

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Price: 5,50€ shipping costs not included!

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(CMP 15) "Seth Pylon - Album 1" (2006/2007)

2009-08-21T15:28:00.003+02:00

(CMP 15) "Seth Pylon - Album 1" (2006/2007)
Underground noise rock, german and a few english lyrics. 60 minutes of
great energetic noise rock. Similar to Dead C., but the energy level is much higher
and the sound is better (though it is still sounding rough & dirty).
Friends of Sonic Youth could also like this album
Comes in a DIY foldable paper sheet & pvc sleeve

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Price: 6€ shipping costs not included!

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(CMP 14) - "Mein melancholischer Tod - Ende" (2006) (double CD)

2009-08-21T04:05:00.003+02:00

(CMP 14) (double CD) - "Mein melancholischer Tod - Ende" (2006)
1st CD: ca. 55min. german lyrics, psychedelic, melodic, ambient rock, rock á la FSA or even early Jesus & MJ (sometimes)...
2nd CD: one 45min. song with different parts, mostly instrumental, rather guitar-ambient sounds. The first and (probably) last record (Title: "End" in English) recorded by this project. But don't worry, the main man behind this project is still recording and releasing music.
Comes in a Jewel Case with many additional prof.printed photos and lyrics.
A very beautiful and complex release with wonderful music offering a great variety.
Artwork & pictures by R. Rabendorn!

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(CMP 13) "Das letzte Irrlicht - Der eiserne Wille der einsamen Faust" (2006)

2009-08-21T03:53:00.003+02:00

(CMP 13) "Das letzte Irrlicht - Der eiserne Wille der einsamen Faust" (2006)
Stoner punk rock, underground, alternative.
Comes in a special made cover with additional photos and lyric sheet. Pre-Seth P.

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Price: 5€ shipping costs not included!

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(CMP 12) "Von Flugsand ausgewaschen - Alles auf Anfang" (2006)

2009-08-21T03:46:00.003+02:00

(CMP 12) "Von Flugsand ausgewaschen - Alles auf Anfang" (2006)
Alternative rock, experimental rock, 70's rock, melancholic.
Someone died while the making of this album.Comes in a special made cover with many additional photos and lyric sheet

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Price: 6€ shipping costs not included!

(CMP 11) "Infinitus Ensemble - Auf den hölzernen Pferden reisend" (2005/2006)

2009-08-21T03:35:00.003+02:00

(CMP 11) "Infinitus Ensemble - Auf den hölzernen Pferden reisend" (2005/2006)
MEDUSADA, experimental, avantgarde, alternative rock, ambient, surrealism, dada, exp. rock, jazz... A mix of experimental songs and rather "normal" (exp.) alternative rock songs.
This album proves the musical variety of Infinitus Ensemble. They even sing!!
Fans of the "traditional" Ensemble may be "shocked" by the rather "normal" songs. But this album also includes "classic" material like "nirgendwoirgendwohin".
Comes in a special made cover with many wonderful photos and lyric sheet.
Pictures by R. Rabendorn.

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Price: 6€ shipping costs not included!

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(CMP 10) "Ralf Rabendorn - Zwischen Stadtmauern" (2005/2006)

2009-08-21T03:30:00.006+02:00

(CMP 10) "Ralf Rabendorn - Zwischen Stadtmauern" (2005/2006)
MEDUSADA, avantgarde, noise, (dark) ambient, a few hints of post-rock, experimental, radio play.This concept album brings you great atmospheric songs with occasional german spoken words. Comes in a special made cover with additional photos with lyrics.(IL)

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Price: 6€ - shipping costs not included!

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(CMP 8) "Steinrausch - Das letzte hungrige Biest" (2005/2006)

2009-08-21T03:18:00.004+02:00

(CMP 8) "Steinrausch - Das letzte hungrige Biest" (2005/2006)
Rough-industrial rock, underground goth, experimental,
hints of (dark) ambient, exp. rock,
incl. the E.N. cover "letztes Biest"(2 versions).

Second edition. Comes in pvc sleeve with new booklet, lyrics & 3 additional photographs.

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Price: 6€ shipping costs not included!

(CMP 7) "Von Flugsand ausgewaschen - Ich warte auf den freien Fall eines Klavieres" (2004/2005)

2009-08-21T02:58:00.004+02:00

(CMP 7) "Von Flugsand ausgewaschen - Ich warte auf den freien Fall eines Klavieres" (2004/2005)
Alternative melancholic pop rock. A few experiments. Including "ratlos" and "verloren"!
Comes in a special hand made cover with additional photos and lyric sheet.

Available again (but only a few)

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Price: 5,50€ - Shipping costs NOT included

(CMP 5) "Infinitus Ensemble - Kleine Gedanken" (2003/2004)

2009-08-21T02:41:00.001+02:00

(CMP 5) "Infinitus Ensemble - Kleine Gedanken" (2003/2004)
First MEDUSADA release, avantgarde, experimental, radio-play, dada, ambient, surreal, German sopken words, collage, piano etc.
Comes in a special hand made cover with additional photos and lyric sheet. Concept album.
Pictures by Iri Li & R. Rabendorn.

CD's of the second edition sold out - a new edition may come in the future
Temporarily available is an MP3 or OGG version of this album for 5€ !!!!
Pay with PayPal and you will receive the link, where you can download the album.Please let us know if you prefer OGG or MP3 (both in highest resolution).

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Price for the download version: 5€, comes with a booklet cover plus inlay card.