Robert Rich & Alio Die 'Fissures' ( Fathom 11076-2) cd 1997 This is a new collaboration between conceptual electronic composers Alio Die, aka Stefano Musso, and Robert Rich, is a marriage of natural elements and technology. Rich states that bonds to the natural world played a strong part in the conception of 'Fissures' as Rich explains. "The albums vast sonic panoramas have origins in both theoretical and practical considerations. 'Fissures' marks a departure from Rich's earlier 'dark ambient' releases like Fathom's "A Troubled Resting Place'. It contains cinematic atmospheres and dark abstract rich textures, detailed and organic. Its a collection of some of the most beautiful haunting music I've ever encountered. It is one of the most thought provoking and significant musical statements that Hearts of Space darker sister label, Fathom, has released to date. 'Fissures' brims with possibilities for the future, pushing electronic synthesis and acoustic manipulation into forbidden lines of enquiry. Highly recommended. information: email: hos@hos.com website: http://www.fathomusic.com

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