‘Voyage’ is the most apt name I could think of for this album. It glides on by like a ship in calm seas. Little aspects of the sound give off a nautical aspect. Occasionally out of the murk you’ll what appears to be a movement, a light clanging of equipment, which feels moved by something just outside your perception.
The music gently rocks back and forth. It moves at its own rhythm. Actually, I’d recommend really good headphones for this type of music. Payoff from doing this is twofold. First it is a rather quiet recording and it is enjoyable to get lost in its many small, shimmering details. Second, the low-end for this recording is positively gorgeous. I’m a big fan of bass frequencies, particularly when they are this subtle.
A few times you can make out an instrument, a violin on “Liquid Rust” or the beginning of “She Sinks” with a recognizable piano. Generally though you have little idea of what’s creating this enormous, slightly ominous sound. If you don’t feel it is ominous enough you can always read the titles of the pieces, which help to set the mood of the album. My favorite piece on the whole album has to be the epic closer “Afterlife of a Ship” which simply builds up into this beautiful, floating environment.
Glad Spheruleus decided to go this route regarding classical drone. I liked the background noises and movements. They helped add humanity to the recording. ‘Voyage’ is a beautiful recording.
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