Release data: Ascendant – Excursions in Light Digital Download, Aura Exclusive, 2016/2023 In the past years I’ve heard quite a bit of the works Chris Bryant and Don… Tyler created under the Ascendant moniker. For years, “Excursions In Light“ (together…
Release data: Ascendant – Starfall DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, Synphaera Records, 2024 This release surfaced very quickly after their “Astral Ascendant”, which makes sense as it is the sequel to the previous one and was produced at the same time. At first,…
Release data: Ascendant – Astral Ascendant Digital Download, Synphaera Records, 2024 All releases on the Synphaera label don’t compromise on audio quality. The latter matched with some great sound design and accessible electronic music can only lead to a great…
Release data: Ascendant – Meridian CD/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, Synphaera Records, 2016/2018 Soothing, languid, deep and subdued dynamic are just a few keywords to describe the 86-minute ambient-space journey “Meridian” by Ascendant, aka California-based duo Chris Bryant and mastering engineer Don Tyler.…
Release data: Ascendant – Particle Horizon CD/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, Private Release, 2017 “Particle Horizon”, the final chapter of Ascendant’s “Source”-trilogy is of particular interest for aficionadosof for faster-paced ‘80s TD-sequencing paired with a captivating, fresh sound design and cracking engineering. I…
Release data: Ascendant – Source Transmission CD-R/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, Private Release, 2014 Some cool, contemporary and fresh downtempo electronics make up “Source Transmission”, the full-length debut of Chris Bryant and Don Tyler who both hail from California’s Bay Area. Their 73-minute,…
Release data: Ascendant – New Land DIGITAL DOWNLOAD EP, Private Release, 2014 Ascendant is a project by US-based electronic music producers Chris Bryant (aka S1gns of L1fe) and mastering engineer Don Tyler (aka Phase47 / IO Mastering). Their debut Ep…