Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land
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Artist: Brian EnoEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2004-10-05
Music Label: Astralwerks
Soundtracks:
- Lizard Point
- The Lost Day
- Tal Coat
- Shadow
- Lantern Marsh
- Unfamiliar Wind (Leeks Hills)
- A Clearing
- Dunwich Beach, Autumn, 1960
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Free Music Review: One of the all time great ambient records
Hit: 5 Stars
Truly, when "Ambient 4: On Land" was first released in 1982, it was decades ahead of its time, or even, as another reviewer here described it , "timeless". "Ambient 4" can be said to have been the shape of ambient to come in the way it abandons all clear instrumentation and obvious melody to reach an ultimate goal: simulating a virtual, fictional world. Spacial effects and panning give the listener the sense bring the listener beyond the point of being reminded of an environment and into the realm of feeling as if they are there. "On Land" abandons the new age ideal of music for the functional purpose of relaxation, and also doesn't seem intended to be used as a backdrop for daily activities, as it rewards focused listening.
The place "On Land" will take you to is green of all shades, all hues, typically paler and interwoven with grey. Everything lies overgrown, not far from civilization but uncontrolled by it, possessing all the wildness and unpredictability of a deep forest... typically safe, often unnerving in its bizarreness, occasionally truly threatening. You will get wet and most likely dirty. There are moments of greater unease, such as the almost human, gasping voice of "Shadow" and the dark murkiness of "Lantern Marsh", as well as the sense one gets when exploring a potentially dangerous place against better judgment, driven by simple curiosity. The best example of this is in the misty fog and overcast weather of "Unfamiliar Wind (Leeks Hills)". There is a general sense of melancholy hanging over most of the record, like that of a cold morning lacking in bright sunlight.
There are modern ambient artists who you'd swear were working in surround sound even on the puniest of stereo systems (Coil, Lustmord, Steve Roach), and yes, the production of "On Land" lacks the clarity and separation of their work. However, in terms of sheer creativity and vision-inspiring power, "On Land" stands the test of time, and is one of the all time greats of the genre. Highly recommended.
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Released in 1982, On Land is Eno's most mature, perfect ambient work. Combining low, rumbling synths with eerie banging and clanking and the occasional wild-animal chirp or grumble, this recording places the listener alone, in the midst of a massive piece of sonic landscaping. And Eno has left no detail to chance. In fact, the work is so complete that when Eno suggests a windswept plain, the listener gets a chill. When trumpeter Jon Hassell bays with a softly disturbing imitation of a wounded beast, the first instinct is to scan the horizon for its glinting eyes. So subtle, intuitive, and well paced is this recording that as it slips quietly from the speakers and into every corner of the listening room, it transforms the space into a gently pulsing sound environment that seems strangely out of time and away from everything. It's a place you'll be drawn to time and time again. An ageless masterwork. --S. DudaAlternative Rock Music CDs
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