Tomas Phillips Dean King - Á Travers Le Bord
Review by Steven Bowen
Á Travers Le Bord is an experimental ambient album by Tomas Phillips Dean King. The album is a journey through various soundscapes that are both calming and haunting, with each track taking the listener on a unique sonic journey.
The album opens with "L'horizon," which features a deep, pulsing bassline that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The track gradually builds up with layers of atmospheric soundscapes, creating a sense of tension and suspense.
As the album progresses, the tracks become more introspective and contemplative. "La Mer" is a standout track, with its haunting piano melody and sparse, minimalistic production. The track creates a sense of isolation and loneliness, as if the listener is adrift at sea.
"Le Vide" is another standout track, with its ethereal vocals and hypnotic, repetitive melody. The track creates a sense of weightlessness, as if the listener is floating through space.
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Download
Filename: tomas-phillips-dean-king-travers-le-bord.zip- MP3 size: 5.7 mb
- FLAC size: 49.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Á Travers Le Bord | 37:21 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
nvo 007Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Limited Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Sony DADC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Raphael Moser |
| Mastered By | Bernhard Günter |
Notes
- Edition of 300.
- The product of a definite convergence of ideas as well as my own nascent french, the title Á Travers le Bord can be interpreted as both a ‘crossing through’ a material edge or border and a liminal move from exterior to interior, or vice versa, in terms of, for example, flesh, or more generally, selfhood. A happy accident. Though I would never presume to attribute any central meaning to music, such border crossings are a constant in my life and most likely inform my composition process as it unfolds in front of the laptop, moving or being still, listening, inside or out. It’s a delightful paradox, the ongoing flux that finds its faithful correlate in the pull towards a relative silence and calm. Also delightful was my good friend and collaborator Dean King’s willingness to contribute sound material for this piece, in addition to a much needed critical ear. After a few limited edition cd-r releases as Eto Ami, we were due a joint project. Many of these sounds I processed further and set about composing – a long and sometimes arduous course that prompted its own numerous excursions through borders. Most importantly, however, I was reminded of the pleasures of camaraderie, even at a distance.
- Tomas Phillips
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0100701832-0101 15 A0
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K7
About Tomas Phillips Dean King
Real Name
- Tomas Phillips
Name Vars
- Ghost Of Thomas Phillips
- Thomas Phillips
- Tomas Philips