Aeon Xpand |Aphtic Audio, 2008| 
01.Castrated (Original Edit), 02. Alone (Disharmony Remix), 03. Castrated (Zintek Remix), 04. Scarred (JVL 7" Construction Remix), 05. Torn (Process Void Ripped Remix), 06. Alone (Pask Remix), 07. Torn (Searad Remix), 08. Castrated (In-Tranzit Remix)
Empty steps deeper and successfully into the music market, this time with a remix CD including remixes for the previously released album Open Aeon. There are a few great versions which clubbers could love. I mean a trance version of Castrated (In-Tranzit Remix) to me influenced by the duo Underworld, but also Torn (Searad Remix), somewhat darker and heavier with brighter moments, tho it could have been kept only as an instrumental track, without standard effects used on the vocals.
There is my favourite artist on this remix compilation because of whom I decided to review this album for the most part (as the CD isn't an industrial rock music venture). Adam Pask appears on the CD with his remix for Alone track of which more and more improved versions I was getting during the last year. Rich in sounds and layers, with intriguing atmosphere and written with a deep knowledge of the remixing techniques gives this track a new and original vibe. But it's all of Pask.
The other version of Alone (Disharmony Remix) it's a definitely IDM-like stuff, atmospheric with a stable rhythm, suitable for your long distance car, train etc. travels but also for a long distance bed manoeuvres. I didn't like Castrated (Zintek Remix) that much due to quite often changes of the rhythm and atmospheres. I guess Zintek didn't know what the final result of this remix should be so the tracks sounds unfinished to me. Scarred (JVL 7" Construction Remix) began in a way I was scared and it was fun but later it turned into one of those dark electro/drum'n'bass songs I've already heard here and there. Torn (Process Void Ripped Remix) is flowing in an interesting way where I can hear the drums or automatic drums similar to those used by the Sisters of Mercy in the 80s, but after some time the vocals came in treated with the same 'cosmic' effects alike to Searad's remix. I got an impression there were modified guitar samples used somewhere in the background what was quite cool.
Empty definitely has been working for his success for years and like bands do thesedays - released a remix CD. The collective can achieve more than an individual sometimes, giving a chance to involve less known but gifted at the same time. I do recommend this album to the fans of electronic tunes and I'm looking forward to the next new release by Empty.
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Katarzyna NINa Górnisiewicz. Must not be used for promotional or commercial purposes. See a Legal Note for the copyrights below)
Open Aeon |Aphotic Audio, 2006|
Ghost Beside You, Torn, Blue, Scarred, Run Down, Blue (Angeltheory ascension remix), Ghost Beside You (iammynewt remix), Alone
There is a mojo over Empty. Attracts a listener with its tempting electronics and lets fans go electronic journey along with Daniel Brunet and Aaron Potter. The set of songs is stongly influenced by music of bands like Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Dismantled or Velvet Acid Christ which works are at the top level around the dark electronic scene. Probably the most recognizable "Ghost Beside You" song begins the album and brings the idea of the music concept. The next song is "Torn" with a bit darker vibe and industrial add-ons. "Blue" sounds cool and seems to be an applause for the best Skinny Puppy efforts. I liked "Scarred" for the dark intro and matched well movie dialogs which make the atmosphere even more radioactive. The second half of the album contains remixes made by Angel Theory and Chris Cozort known as iammynewt who also mastered all the music. The album is finished with "Alone", a great composition I got learnt first from a remix made my an Australian musician
Adam Pask. The original is addictive too.
This album would fit all of you who were growing up with Skinny Puppy or Frontline Assembly music. If older Nine Inch Nails fans can be satisfied by Halo In Reverse project then you guys have Empty.
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Katarzyna NINa Górnisiewicz. Must not be used for promotional or commercial purposes. See a Legal Note for the copyrights below)
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