Ambient
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Iona – Live in London DVD Review
Iona have been around for so very long now their live shows are utterly flawless. This DVD released many years ago showcases the band in…
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Jordan Reyne – “How the Dead Live” Review
Every now and then an artist appears on your radar from nowhere and blows you out of the water – and you don’t mind a…
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Video Vault – Hector Zazou & Bjork
Having found Hector Zazou’s music far too late in life to appreciate it while he was still with us, this wonderful collaboration with Bjork is…
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Jesper Kyd – “Assassins Creed Brotherhood OST” Review
Main staple composer of the highly respected and much loved Assassins Creed series, Jesper Kyd returns for more dramatic high-jinx in this riviting score. “Master…
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Video Vault – Lisa Gerrard & Denez Prigent
One of the few Lisa Gerrard songs I’d yet to come across, this heartwrenching duet with Denez Prigent is taken from the film Black Hawk…
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Lisa Gerrard Releases Two New Singles
Ever since going completely independant, Lisa’s been extra busy releasing new material. Two new singles entitled “Entry” and “Come This Way” came out today and…
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Vincent Diamante – “Flower OST” Review
To describe the Flower soundtrack is really quite difficult. It has eight tracks, most of which are in the same vein. It’s a gentle breeze…
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Whispers of the Plains: Adam Fielding
Last week we introduced you to Adam Fielding, this week we got to talk to the excellent musician. Hold tight, it’s one of the best…
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Introducing… Adam Fielding
Adam Fielding came across my radar whilst I looked for accomplished home studio singer/songwriter/producer/all hats in one people as I browsed for products for my…
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Introducing… Mushu
Mushu are an Australian band based in Sydney who combine some lushious guitar and keyboard ambient soundscapes with beautiful perscussive sounds and soft vocals. The…
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Petri Alanko – “Alan Wake” OST
Alan Wake has been a game so long in production, it could have been called Alan Will Be Awake Shortly and no one would have…
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Lisa Gerrard & Marcello De Francisci – “Departum” Review
Two Lisa Gerrard albums in one year? They can’t both be fantastic surely? Well as a matter of fact, they’re both darn fantastic. “Departum” see’s…
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Film Review: Powaqqatsi
Powaqqatsi is the second of the qatsi trilogy and revolves pretty much around its tagline “Life in Transformation”. It once again follows the visions of…
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Film Review: Koyaanisqatsi
Koyaanisqatsi is the first of a trilogy of -qatsi movies (qatsi meaning life in another language) and is an audio/visual treat. With all these films,…
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“Chronos” Film Review
“Chronos” was Ron Frickie’s directorial debut before he made Baraka. The film is an audio/visual movie that is almost entirely done in time lapse photography.…
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“Age of Mythology Soundtrack” Review
Sometimes when you listen to a soundtrack, it can sweep you away to places other than where you body can go. At least with me,…
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Lisa Gerrard – New Album “Departum”
Lisa Gerrard looks like having a very busy 2010. Not only will the soundtrack to Playing for Charlie be released in MP3 format in the…
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Flower Soundtrack To Be Released
The fantastic PSN game Flower will finally get its soundtrack released on the PlayStation Network! Composer Vincent Diamante’s soundtrack will consist of 8 tracks and…
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Garry Schyman – “Bioshock 2 Score” Review
Garry Schyman’s Bioshock score was one the best scores under 20 minutes I’ve heard in the last 10 years. With a full scale Bioshock 2…
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Normand Corbeil – Heavy Rain OST Review
Heavy Rain, a game which polarises most gamers, is more an emotional interactive film experience than a gameplay game and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with…
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Lisa Gerrard – “The Black Opal” (Ltd Edition) Review
Since Lisa went completely onto her own distribution label, things appear to have changed. “The Black Opal” faced delays in distribution and other troubles too…
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Brendan Perry Tour Dates Announced
Brendan Perry’s “Ark” comes ever closer, and now the European leg of his tour is announced. See below for the dates (No UK aww) Sun…
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Espers – “Espers” Review
Espers are a beautiful breath of fresh air for me. With their debut album (I’ve only just been introduced to them) they really give you…
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Tom Clovin – Sudeki Soundtrack Review
Sudeki, a multi character platformer on the Xbox had the priviledge of having a soundtrack release as a double disc format. Disc 1 is the…
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Video Vault – Juana Molina
I’ve been going through Wear The Trousers’ Top 100 albums of the last decade. You can view the article here. My goodness, there’s a lot…
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Video Vault – Noel
Vocal theme song from the classic Obscure II: The Aftermath, a PS2 teen horror game, Noel sings “Evergreen”, a haunting song with delicious vocals and…
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Lisa Germano – “Magic Neighbour” Review
Lisa Germano’s latest album “Magic Neighbour” was really under the radar when it was released, which is a shame as its another beautifully delicate helping…
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Lisa Gerrard – “Balibo OST” Review
Lisa Gerrard’s recent soundtracks have seen a real return back to her roots and that starts with the astounding “Balibo Soundtrack”. There is a CD…
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Jesper Kyd – “Assassins Creed II OST” Review
Following on from the epic score of the original, Jesper Kyd returns for Assassins Creed II’s OST and this time we’re going back in time!…
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Lisa Gerrard – “The Black Opal” Released Digitally
Lisa Gerrard has a triple bill release! Firstly, her latest album “The Black Opal” is released digitally on Lisa’s website. Also available on the website…
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Brendan Perry – “Ark” EPK!
Be prepared to be amazed and excited. Brendan Perry’s album “Ark” is completed and ready and due to be released early 2010. Brendan has kindly…
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Akira Yamaoka – Silent Hill 4 OST Review
Silent Hill 4 -The Room- once again see’s Akira Yamaoka throw himself and the kitchen sink at a bizarre mix of ambience, noise, haunting melodies…
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Winifred Phillips – Spore Hero OST
Last time we spoke to Winifred Phillips she dangled a carrot over a possible secret EA project – well that carrot has blossomed into the…
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Lisa Gerrard – The Black Opal – Coming Sept/Oct
Lisa Gerrard has updated her website with track-by-track samples of her new album “The Black Opal”. The track samples can be found here. The album…
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Module – Shatter OST Review
Shatter (as you can read below in our review) is a fantastic game. Just as fantastic is the 14 track soundtrack made by Module. The…
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Video Vault – Imogen Heap – “Canvas” Music Video
Well we all loved First Train Home but Canvas is something else. Watch the gorgeous music video and the stunning ambient piece here. Then go…
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Video Vault – Rhett Brewer
Rhett Brewer is an unusual ethereal singer/songwriter who reminds me of Sigur Ros and Lisa Gerrard rolled into an electrical synth machine at 80 bpm.…
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Lisa Gerrard & Klaus Schulze – “Farscape” Review
For once I’m at a loss for words and am completely torn. Lisa Gerrard’s latest collaboration partner is Klaus Schulze of Tangerine Dream fame and…