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The
Talisman (CD)
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The
Talisman is the brand new ambient atmospheric space CD from Max
Corbacho.
Eleven compositions created between 2004 and 2006, based on new,
on the edge, harmonic and textural explorations. Intense, light,
dark and purely atmospheric, most of these songs were composed during
various, long, deep meditative improvisation sessions. " In the
planning stage, I have developed an intense activity in deeply programming
new sounds in my habitual equipment, my beloved Korg Triton & Korg
Z1, and sound processing outboard expansion units such Reverbs and
Delays, as well some other esoteric gear. I have tried to create
all the songs of this work "inside" my synthesizers exclusively,
inside this deeply isolated world, an amniotic-like innerspace that
develops in the synth and multieffects circuits, without insert
any "external" element except for the voices in the first song.
Also, I have experimented more and more with long, spacious reverbs
and looping treatments ". Thus, the "oceanic" nature is strengthen,
creating an atemporal quality, suspended in time and space, without
rare elements disrupting the internal balance and natural flow of
harmonic streams. No tempo, no synchronization, maybe only the breathing
and the pulse of the artist. All fuelled by Max's personal, emotional
perception of life's beauty.
" state-of-the-art soundscape music"
Bert Strolenberg /Journalist E-dition magazine / www.e-ditionmag.com
"Gorgeous and breathtaking,
The Talisman is pure floating space music of the highest caliber"
Phil Derby / Electroambient Space
"The Talisman feels like awakening in an ever-evolving ocean
of pure sonic bliss"
Stéphan Geschiere , independent reviewer, Holland
"Tracks like "Reborn To Expansion", "Three Circles", "The Talisman"
(especially this one) and "Cellular Memory" are absolute masterpieces
in this ambient/space-area"
Paul Rijkens, E-dition magazine
Press
The word talisman [from Arabic tilasm, from Late Greek telesma, from Greek telein: consecration ceremony, to consecrate, fulfil; from telos: result.] refers to a magical object which can give the bearer fortune, good luck and magical protection. In Jungian psychology, talisman is a word used to denote a pivotal or key symbol in a dream or myth which has considerable psychological meaning.
As an artist, I have been fascinated by the deep meaning which these
objects have held for humanity since the darkest of times. Their connection
with man´s deeper primordial dreads, fears, and desires form a map
which defines some of the most complex aspects of the human psyche.
"The Talisman feels like awakening in an ever-evolving ocean of pure
sonic bliss"
...tapped from Max Corbacho's deepest sound-research, one of Spain's finest soundpainters, here he represents his latest most exquisite release to date, 'The Talisman'.
Working, studying, digging on this sacred project for quite some time, envelopping, constucting, growing into various forms, it finally has reached for the light. The title refers to the mysterious, sacred meaning of the amulette to those people who wearing it, believing in the fortunate, the spiritual them to happen.. only for those who truly believe, them will happen the incredibility ..
The Talisman is divided in 11 tracks stretching nearly over its 73 minute during soundexcursion. Ranging from 11 till 3 minute pieces, all full with miniature details and sonic twists. It took me some time to take a grab on this ever-morphing ocean of simmering fuzz. But once that gate is open, the discoveries within are endless.. and beyond. The Talisman is defined as Max' most intriging, finest and deepest work to date.
From the opening track 'Amnios' we are slowly on spiralling -as you can feel the air starts to thicken- into other-worldly, dense atmospheric realms of stark expansiveness beauty and wonderful luminosity. There's a constant flow, rising and ebbing, of deep intimicy and utter calmness. Vibrating tone zones where Max find it's comfort and challenge at the same time, reflecting upon them. We move from the expanding & the majestic with rising and falling soundoceans 'Reborn in Expansion' to slowly blooming, beautiful pieces like 'Connected Spirits' & 'Three Circles' We can hear hints of distant angelic voices surrounded by sonorous synth pulses, floating in and out.. all nourishing from start till end. The soundscaping here is elegant, deep & sensitive.
We can feel
that Max meditated carefully and deeply onto this project, and the results
here are simply exceptional.. feel and hear, surrender yourself to the
world of 'The Talisman'.
(Stéphan Geschiere , independent reviewer, Holland)