Date Released: September 6, 2004
Origin: Canada
Genre: IDM, Shoegaze, Modern Classical, Ambient
Label: Planet Mu Records / Revolver
Tracklist:
1. Disaster Location
2. Safety Man
3. Freezing In Haunted Water
4. Sea Island
5. Stasis
6. Darknet
7. Book Repository
8. Birthday Boys
9. Taoist Blockade
10. Coronation
11. In Space
12. Exit New Year
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Rather fittingly for this time of year, the cover shot for Julian Fane's first CD is of a wintry scene. The contents within are also suitably warming comfort for this time of year on this emotive and tuneful record. Fane is a Canadian although the recognisable influences are mainly Icelandic, the childlike innocence of Múm is the obvious comparison to make. Yet Fane takes a more direct approach to melody. The tinkling chimes of 'Stasis' are a prelude to a mini symphony, 'The Birthday Boys' and 'Freezing In Haunted Water' are rich with lush and dreamy keyboard washes. 'Book Repository' is a rare but welcome excursion into eerie Piano Magic territory and 'Taoist Blockade' is a brilliant evocation of Oriental melancholy. The only weakness is Fane's rather timid vocals. He needn't worry though, for 'Special Forces' is blessed with enough persuasive charm to melt an iceberg.
2. Safety Man
3. Freezing In Haunted Water
4. Sea Island
5. Stasis
6. Darknet
7. Book Repository
8. Birthday Boys
9. Taoist Blockade
10. Coronation
11. In Space
12. Exit New Year
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Rather fittingly for this time of year, the cover shot for Julian Fane's first CD is of a wintry scene. The contents within are also suitably warming comfort for this time of year on this emotive and tuneful record. Fane is a Canadian although the recognisable influences are mainly Icelandic, the childlike innocence of Múm is the obvious comparison to make. Yet Fane takes a more direct approach to melody. The tinkling chimes of 'Stasis' are a prelude to a mini symphony, 'The Birthday Boys' and 'Freezing In Haunted Water' are rich with lush and dreamy keyboard washes. 'Book Repository' is a rare but welcome excursion into eerie Piano Magic territory and 'Taoist Blockade' is a brilliant evocation of Oriental melancholy. The only weakness is Fane's rather timid vocals. He needn't worry though, for 'Special Forces' is blessed with enough persuasive charm to melt an iceberg.
Review taken from: http://www.leonardslair.co.uk/fane.htm
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