This is a collaboration between laptop wunderkind Christian Fennesz & Veteran musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. It’s beautiful & ambient with a slight edge. Recommended for thinking or painting.

Listen to: oto

Listen to: cendre

Listen to: abyss

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I Have not followed Michael Gira’s musical career, although I have heard his music in the past with the Swans and have been intrigued with his persona and even packaging/artwork for his music. When this album turned on I was hit hard & very impressed. Beforehand I was also impressed & informed with the review in Wire Magazine #282 from August 2007. The album reminds me of early Nick Cave. It’s serious & mature. If music can conjure an image, I picture a sledgehammer swinging & pounding on a beautiful day in the hot sun.

Listen to Black River Song

Listen to Promise of Water

Visit Michael Gira’s record label

Visit Brianwashed for an interview with Angels of Light and Devendra Banhart