M.A.S.S. - Mysteria (An Electronic Journey Into Sound) (2006) "Mysteria" is a magnificent triple cd by M.A.S.S., the artistic name of Stephan Kaske, a founding member of the mythical band Mythos, created in 1969.
This album joins Space Music with Synth-Pop in a very imaginative manner, which proves why the artist succeeded in becoming a musical visionary at a time when shaping risky concepts of sound was by no means as technologically easy as it is now.
Kaske, who since then has been developing an intense musical career in various recording projects as well as being the author of soundtracks and music for television advertisements, displays an excellent combination of artistic creativity and mastery in his skills with the electronic medium, which means in fact that this work is a true jewel for the lovers of innovative electronic music, with a remarkable beauty, while at the same time avoiding arid experimentation or commercial formulae which are repeated ad nauseam. - Edgar Kogler
This SACD is a sonic journey, made for dark rooms and friends sitting around with the music taking the listener to other worlds, realms and alternate universes.
The sound is superb though the booklet shows no images. There is an excellent sense of space though it is hard to tell what is actual studio space and artificial reverb. Please do not take these comments to be a negative as the sound is fine!! I have to be honest and state that I know nothing about the composer. However, I had decided to now check out his previous releases as I loved 98% of the music on the disc and I look forward to hearing some of the composer's music. A fund disc with some great sounds and great musicians. -
http://www.cue-records.com/ WebSite | Groove.nl Tracklist:
CD 1
1. Karakuri - 06:17
2. Metrosexual Zone - 07:41
3. You Are Evil - 11:57
4. Hawai Iniki - 14:37
5. Ev’rybody Out There - 12:45
CD 2
1. Adrenalin Hunters - 08:44
2. Ceep Kool Tonite - 10:00
3. Dynamic Relaxation - 14:28
4. Easy Rotations - 10:22
5. Flightseeing - 10:25
CD 3
1. Passione Totale - 09:49
2. Mythomorphosis - 09:18
3. Pimp Your Guitar - 06:19
4. Fourthreetwoone - 13:07
5. Kirikaeshi - 14:21
Total time: 53:16 + 53:58 + 52:54
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