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Chronotope Project: Lotus Rising

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Artist: Chronotope Project
Title: Lotus Rising
Format: CD
Label: Spotted Peccary (@)
Rated: * * * * *
According to the label, “‘Chronotope’ refers to the essential unity of space and time, a concept with numerous expressions in literature, physics and the arts. The music of Chronotope Project explores this time-space confluence and invites the listener on ambient journeys of deep texture infused with gentle pulsing rhythms and soulful melodies.” The artist adds that this album “focuses on the poignant image of the lotus flower – which ascends from the murky depths of desire and attachment to bloom in the light of realization – as Buddhism’s most recognizable symbol.”

This may give you some idea of what you are in for. To me, the general mood seems to aim for mysical and melancholy. Some of the tracks are pretty good, such as Opening the Hand of Thought (which for me was the standout track on the album) with its heavy drone and multiple arpeggiated synth lines, and Zazen, which is a peaceful track that reminds me of Voice of Eye's work. However, most of this album just didn't really work for me. It was pleasant listening in a "new age synth" sort of way, and the compositions are well put together, but for the second half of the album there was nothing that really reached out and grabbed me. Then again, your mileage may vary. This album weighs in at around 59 minutes.

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