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In the lengthy period that I’ve been reviewing electronic music, I’ve developed a fascination for in-depth atmospheric ambient. “Kinishba”, the second collaboration between Deborah Martin and Erik Wøllo, opens a respectful, authentic window into the remembrance ceremonies of the Apache people. The album’s name actually refers to an abandoned pueblo on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. Similar to the duos’ predecessor “Between Worlds” (2009), it initiates listeners to another time and place through a transformative experience, once again honoring the sacred nature of Native American culture and focusing on the healing power of ceremony. It demanded many years of study, on-site research, recordings, and collaborations with a variety of Apache tribal members to create the 50-minute outcome of traditional tribal instrumentation, assorted environmental recordings, and lush electronic-ambient soundscapes. There are many spiritual, hypnotizing, and uplifting elements at play throughout the 10 smooth evolving pieces where sounds of nature, voices as well as slow drums give way to a different rhythm of life while disconnecting the listener from outside distractions and nowadays hectic. Aside from blending tribal and ambient in an honest, authentic way, “Kinishba” is for those who love deeper listening and an immersive, contemplative as well as enchanting musical experience. Headphone listening is recommended. Overall rating: between 3.5 and 4 stars. |
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