Apr 23, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
The first of a trilogy of albums to come from German ambient experimentalist Markus Mehr over the next 12 months (via Hidden Shoal Recordings), In, despite its 50-minute running time houses only two tracks. Opener ‘Komo’ begins as a vast, uncluttered...
Apr 23, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“When a musician stretches just two tracks over the course of fifty minutes, the most likely barrier to success is the ability to hold the listener’s interest for such a long period of time. As is often the case with such a concept, the tracks that make up...
Apr 20, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“In, Markus Mehr’s follow-up to his impressive debut album Lava, is the first part of a triptych whose subsequent parts, respectively On and Off, will be issued in June of this year and January of the next. While the opening third presents two long-form...
Apr 20, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“When done right, a build up that starts from next to nothing and turns into an all encompassing monolith of sound and texture is one of the best musical experiences one can go through. Gladly, the music we cover here on The Silent Ballet is brimming with all...
Apr 20, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“Markus Mehr is certainly leading with his chin by announcing a full-blown trilogy with only one full-length release under his belt. In is the first part, to be followed by On and Off within the year. The German experimental ambient artist marshals the same...
Feb 29, 2012 | Markus Mehr Reviews, Reviews
“Generally, impatient people must have a very difficult time getting ambient music; this much I know because I happen to be a very impatient person. The best ambient artists are capable of grabbing their listeners powerfully, wielding stunning climaxes and...
