Pete Namlook & Dr Atmo Silence 2

A piano note is stuck then allowed to decay. There are a few seconds silence and then it is repeated. A second note is added then a third. We then seem to get a random element but basically it is piano notes or flourishes of notes which are allowed to hang in the air and fade away. The piece is called 'Life / Death' and its a fairly effective start. At around three minutes into this almost half hour monster a dark drone is added and by five minutes more pads giving something of an ominous but melodic feel.

We then get a vocal sample speculating about life and death. The voice has a sort of manic quality to it and very effective it is too though it does get slightly wearing when repeated later in the track. Over all though this is dark atmospheric music of the very highest order and one of my favourite Namlook related tracks. At around the eleven minute mark a really nice fat synth lead line comes in. It isn't exactly melodic but instead provides a perfect contrasting sound to the others already there and it is this balance of sounds and the feeling of space which makes the number so effective. A rhythm enters for the last three minutes. It isn't forceful but even in the short time it is around it really gets into the head working with the established sounds perfectly. Its an excellent way to wind up, actually I could have done with it going on for many minutes longer. 'Heaven (aw-Cut)' is a short track with Indian (I think) female vocals swathed in echo. Over this are added synth touches. Initially these touches are very slight but they become more prominent as the track progresses. A gentle sequence is even used.