Decidedly ambient and minimal first disc in a set of two on this beautifully packaged double CD. Soundscapes and glitches fused with with fragments of sounds, the experience of incompleteness of these fragments gives the composition an overall sinsiter feeling. The distinct feeling that something bad has happened… This music requires your complete attention. If the mood is right, it’s compelling, however I very much doubt that my sister would approve. Second CD offers more structure as sound pieces of piano are looped, layered and combined, but the terrible event has already occurred and no one can change that, so the sinister feelings linger close by even in “Beben P” with its happy children voices vocal base. It is like an old family movie spinning on a DVD-player, it’s on repeat and playing for itself without (human) audience whatsoever. It’s extremely melancholic and also very beautiful music. Coti’s Lato/Lido is an excellent piece of work and I complement Poeta Negra for such an ambitious and fine release. Ever heard of Poeta Negra? Lucky you! I sure hadn’t until I came across their latest relases (Summer 2004) and what a treat it has been. The releases featured in this latest batch of reviews (PN23-25) all have outstanding quality in music as well as packaging and they alone make this Greek label well worth the attention.
electronic desert ≡ revisited + extended