Vir Unis & Disturbed Earth
Entropic 1 & Days Gone By Bundle (MP3)
Get both brand new releases from AtmoWorks for two dollars off of each album, which means you get them for $4.98ea., saving you a total of four dollars. Check out descriptions under each release heading for details on these two new albums and listen to streaming previews at the store site or our brand new app for smartphones. Search for AtmoWorks in your app markets, become a subscriber for only $1.99 a month or $20 for a year and get unlimited access to streaming music of rare and unreleased recordings, alternate mixes, full length previews of tracks from new releases, and much more....Check us out on nov.us . . . .
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9.96 (331 MB Download)
Time is nothing but a distraction from what is really happening.
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Disturbed Earth
Days Gone By (MP3)
AtmoWorks proudly presents a brand new piece of work by renowned electronic music wizard Dean Richards of Disturbed Earth. Days Gone By is the story of the transformation and reworking of an album that Vir Unis had released over four years ago. This album is Henry Hud and was given to John's (Vir Unis) son Henry on his first birthday, so this album is very special to us at AtmoWorks. Henry Hud, the album, was originally recorded on four track analog tape deck using guitar pedal delays and such, so the lo-fi and minimalist nature of the music was captured in a raw but pure form. Using this music as raw texture and footage to construct a parallel soundworld, Dean Richards builds upon the musical narrative that is Henry Hud and evolves it through the emotional resonance of time and the nostalgia of Days Gone By. This is a brilliant piece of work and we strongly recommend checking the previews out....
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6.98 (167 MB Download)
No days, just seconds going by until your download is complete.
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Vir Unis & Disturbed Earth
Entropic 1 (MP3)
Following up on Drawn From the Well, which was the first collaboration between Vir Unis & Disturbed Earth, Entropic 1 is the first chapter in what is expected to be a novel sized body of work, a series of experiments in how music, or any art for that matter, evolves and de-evolves in a sort of sustained entropy before it reaches its final destination and becomes itself, a work of art. Fans of both of these artists will enjoy this experiment. Vir Unis uses clarinet, cymbals, rhodes piano, radios, tape machines, room noises, and amplifiers to create a holographic stereo field of found objects & musical instruments. Dean takes these textural works and loose array of hazy room recordings and molds them into an organized soundfield of shifting light, from bright to dark and back. This is exciting and interesting work for these musicians and students of sound. AtmoWorks is proud to announce it's release....
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6.98 (163 MB Download)
so fast you'll freak.
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miKroNaught
gamma (MP3 Download)
AtmoWorks is proud to bring you "Gamma", the latest album from miKroNaught! "Gamma" represents a live incarnation of miKroNaught comprising Vir Unis, MjDawn, and Arpan Shah of ABReaction. Based on live improvisation and years of work in a myriad of projects, this trio got together last year in early 2010 for two live performances. Both shows were recorded and are now available as high quality 320K MP3. Edited in the studio and mastered by MjDawn, produced by miKroNaught. We're very excited to share this release with you!
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6.98 (217 MB Download)
We promise it won't take longer than one night!
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Rounder
Prelude (MP3 Download)
Welcome to new AtmoWorks artist Rounder! We’re pleased to present his first album, "Prelude".
Here’s what Rounder has to say about his new release, “Prelude”:
“For years I’ve been fascinated with the tale of man’s journey through time, wondering where things we do come from, whether it be from experience or from some collective memory spanning our time on this planet. Combining this with an interest in the concept of the habitation of Mars and a strong desire to understand ‘where things went wrong, in order to bring us to where we are today’, I decided to explore the subject with an album, “Prelude”.
“Prelude” starts simply, as the opening eyes of a new species starts out to explore its many vast frontiers, then travels quickly through the creation of civilization, primeval conquests, lust and war, and eventually lands the listener in the world of ‘The Now’. As the album is divided into three movements, movement one being the beginning, movement two is a representation of the industrial and technological age, where capitalism and globalization are prioritized over humanity, which inevitably succumbs to movement three, our last hope: leaving Earth for Mars. In this movement the listener is invited to step foot onto the vehicle which is to take the remainder of us all to Mars, the beginnings of civilization there, having learned the lessons of our past on Earth, and finally, a cohesive Utopia enjoyed by all.
The entire process of making this album took well over a year, and with that came many questions with answers that were unrevealed until the finality of this album’s completion. Without the unequaled skills of MjDawn, ‘Prelude’ and the images and messages that it attempts to convey, as well as the overall sound of the album, would never have seen the light of day. I give many special thanks to all of the help and support which MjDawn provided to ‘Prelude’ and myself as an artist. In listening to “Prelude” one can only hope that a strong sense of ‘getting back to our roots’ is conveyed, although, in all honesty, the most joyous part of the album is the imagery that it conjures in each listener’s mind. I hope all will enjoy. -Rounder”
Prelude is a solid first effort we know you'll enjoy. Stay tuned for more to come from Rounder in the future! Please click the short previews here in the store for some samples....
Prelude artwork was done by the miKroNaught team of Vir Unis/MjDawn, and the album was produced and mastered by MjDawn.
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6.98 (135 MB Download)
A prelude to much musical enjoyment!
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Vir Unis & Disturbed Earth Drift Bundle
Safely, You & I and Light of Long Shadows (MP3)
BUY BOTH OF THESE ALBUMS TOGETHER FOR $2 OFF EACH, FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF $7.98, OR BUY SEPARATELY AT THE LIST PRICE.
"Safely, You & I" is the latest offering from ambient-electronic artist Vir Unis. This is one continuous track of music in ambient long form style clocking in at 30 minutes. It is a continuation of music first constructed in the spirit of "The Drift Inside" and "Aeonian Glow". As Steve Roach put it about "The Drift Inside", "there's no groove in sight", "Safely, You & I" is pure drift music and is connected to the very roots of Vir Unis' long career in electronic music.
"Light of Long Shadows" by Disturbed Earth brings us further into the deep sonic pools and atmospheric worlds of renowned Australian artist Dean Richards. Armed with a guitar and 2 reel to reel tape recorders, "Light of Long Shadows" is a slow ride into minimalist darkness and through the other side. Comprised of 6 tracks, each piece picks up where the other leaves off, cultivating a continuous journey for the deep listener.
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7.98 (202 MB Download)
One word. Fast!
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AtmoWorks Presents
AtmoWorks Presents Bundle Volume 1 & 2 (MP3)
GET BOTH ALBUMS TOGETHER NOW FOR JUST $10.98!
ABOUT COMPILED : AtmoWorks is proud to bring you a first in our label's history; a compilation of AW and other highly respected ambient and electronic artists into one cohesive release that we like to call 'AtmoWorks Presents: Compiled'. AtmoWorks owner Matt McDonough (MjDawn) had this to say about this new and exciting venue for the label.
"We at AtmoWorks are very excited to bring together a collaboration that speaks about our label, artists and vision. This compilation is the first in what will be a series of "AtmoWorks Presents:" albums. Our hope is that we will be able to showcase our established artists, but also bring light to new talents we are exploring. You can look forward to future releases involving these great artists."
A seamless blend of styles and influences carefully mastered and molded together by the tag-team of Vir Unis and MjDawn, 'AtmoWorks Presents: Compiled' is a wide-ranging set sure to please the most discerning electo-heads.
ABOUT DOCUMENT : AtmoWorks is proud to announce the official global release of Document, which is the second installment in the ongoing AtmoWorks Presents series. It's predecessor, Compiled, was released in the summer of 2009. Like, Compiled, Document is a miKroNaught production (the team of Vir Unis & MjDawn), but this time with MjDawn completely taking the helm in mastering and post production. Available in high glossy 24 bit lossless FLAC and high fidelity 320K 16-bit MP3, Document stores music from well known and quite gifted artists from around the globe, such as Robert Rich, Vir Unis, Rena Jones, MjDawn, Max Corbacho, Disturbed Earth, Numina, Solar Fields, and newcomer ultrAtheist! All of the pieces were created exclusively for AtmoWorks.
Also included in either equally priced digital package is the original artwork, liner notes, as well as two new original videos created by Thomas Park exclusively for AtmoWorks. This release establishes AtmoWorks commitment to bringing the electronic community the best caliber of artists and highest quality of audio available. Be sure to get your Document asap!
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10.98 (562 MB Download)
grab your favorite beverage of choice....and you know the rest.
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Vir Unis
Safely, You & I (MP3)
"Safely, You & I" is the latest offering from ambient-electronic artist Vir Unis. This is one continuous track of music in ambient long form style clocking in at 30 minutes. It is a continuation of music first constructed in the spirit of "The Drift Inside" and "Aeonian Glow". As Steve Roach put it about "The Drift Inside", "there's no groove in sight", "Safely, You & I" is pure drift music and is connected to the very roots of Vir Unis' long career in electronic music.
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4.98 (77 MB Download)
We trust you will download safely....and quickly.
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Vir Unis
Safely, You & I (FLAC)
HI RESOLUTION 24-BIT AUDIOPHILE VERSION
"Safely, You & I" is the latest offering from ambient-electronic artist Vir Unis. This is one continuous track of music in ambient long form style clocking in at 30 minutes. It is a continuation of music first constructed in the spirit of "The Drift Inside" and "Aeonian Glow". As Steve Roach put it about "The Drift Inside", "there's no groove in sight", "Safely, You & I" is pure drift music and is connected to the very roots of Vir Unis' long career in electronic music.
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4.98 (329 MB Download)
We trust you will download safely....and quickly.
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Disturbed Earth
Light of Long Shadows (MP3)
"Light of Long Shadows" by Disturbed Earth brings us further into the deep sonic pools and atmospheric worlds of renowned Australian artist Dean Richards. Armed with a guitar and 2 reel to reel tape recorders, "Light of Long Shadows" is a slow ride into minimalist darkness and through the other side. Comprised of 6 tracks, each piece picks up where the other leaves off, cultivating a continuous journey for the deep listener.
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6.98 (124 MB Download)
Quicker than the speed of shadow's light....
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AtmoWorks Presents
Document (MP3 Download)
AtmoWorks is proud to announce the official global release of Document, which is the second installment in the ongoing AtmoWorks Presents series. It's predecessor, Compiled, was released in the summer of 2009. Like, Compiled, Document is a miKroNaught production (the team of Vir Unis & MjDawn), but this time with MjDawn completely taking the helm in mastering and post production. Available in high glossy 24 bit lossless FLAC and high fidelity 320K 16-bit MP3, Document stores music from well known and quite gifted artists from around the globe, such as Robert Rich, Vir Unis, Rena Jones, MjDawn, Max Corbacho, Disturbed Earth, Numina, Solar Fields, and newcomer ultrAtheist! All of the pieces were created exclusively for AtmoWorks.
Also included in either equally priced digital package is the original artwork, liner notes, as well as two new original videos created by Thomas Park exclusively for AtmoWorks. This release establishes AtmoWorks commitment to bringing the electronic community the best caliber of artists and highest quality of audio available. Be sure to get your Document asap!
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6.98 (419 MB Download)
You'll want to document how fast this is!
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AtmoWorks Presents
Document (FLAC)
AtmoWorks is proud to announce the official global release of Document, which is the second installment in the ongoing AtmoWorks Presents series. It's predecessor, Compiled, was released in the summer of 2009. Like, Compiled, Document is a miKroNaught production (the team of Vir Unis & MjDawn), but this time with MjDawn completely taking the helm in mastering and post production. Available in high glossy 24 bit lossless FLAC and high fidelity 320K 16-bit MP3, Document stores music from well known and quite gifted artists from around the globe, such as Robert Rich, Vir Unis, Rena Jones, MjDawn, Max Corbacho, Disturbed Earth, Numina, Solar Fields, and newcomer ultrAtheist! All of the pieces were created exclusively for AtmoWorks.
Also included in either equally priced digital package is the original artwork, liner notes, as well as two new original videos created by Thomas Park exclusively for AtmoWorks. This release establishes AtmoWorks commitment to bringing the electronic community the best caliber of artists and highest quality of audio available. Be sure to get your Document asap!
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6.98 (1000 MB Download)
You'll want to document how fast this is!
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Vir Unis
Allogenes (FLAC)
AtmoWorks is proud to announce the release of Allogenes by Vir Unis. Available now for download at the store!
"Allogenes is a continuation of my previous Vir Unis album, Book of Mutations. Allogenes is the second book in this trilogy and is one long form piece clocking in at 19 minutes and 36 seconds....
....On a personal level, this music is about overcoming fear and finding the strength inside each of us. Rather than trying to define that experience for you, I invite each of you to find it yourself and enjoy the journey."
- Vir Unis
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5.98 (122 MB Download)
In galactic time, this doesn't even register!
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the multiForm
The Language of Forms Volume 1 (MP3)
“"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?”
AtmoWorks is proud to announce the release of Rabbit Hole Radio's first volume of session edits, “Language of Forms, volume 1”. Rabbit Hole Radio is a weekly radio show hosted by Vir Unis and currently streamed by StillStream.com. This show promotes the music of Vir Unis and AtmoWorks artists with album streams, excerpts of longform pieces, remixes, and mashups of different pieces from various AtmoWorks artists coming together in real time direct from the Bubble Studio. The Language of Forms is a series of edits from those archived sessions on Rabbit Hole Radio, representing a confluence of artists ranging from Disturbed Earth to Steve Brand to Vir Unis to Mark Tamea and MjDawn, to name a few. There's also music from Subseason, Mike Radice, Vladimir Kozlov, Exuviae, OVDK, BunkData, Phobos, and many more. Check with AtmoWorks.com for Rabbit Hole Radio air times and schedules, as it also covers live events and guest djs! Join us now as we tumble down the rabbit hole and into a strange world in which sound and inner-vision is mutable and language is communicated in pure form.
"Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop." - Alice in Wonderland
24-bit wave in FLAC file available and also in 320k MP3!
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6.98 (158 MB Download)
you're already late for the tea party, might as well click...
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the multiForm
The Language of Forms Volume 1 (FLAC)
“"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?”
AtmoWorks is proud to announce the release of Rabbit Hole Radio's first volume of session edits, “Language of Forms, volume 1”. Rabbit Hole Radio is a weekly radio show hosted by Vir Unis and currently streamed by StillStream.com. This show promotes the music of Vir Unis and AtmoWorks artists with album streams, excerpts of longform pieces, remixes, and mashups of different pieces from various AtmoWorks artists coming together in real time direct from the Bubble Studio. The Language of Forms is a series of edits from those archived sessions on Rabbit Hole Radio, representing a confluence of artists ranging from Disturbed Earth to Steve Brand to Vir Unis to Mark Tamea and MjDawn, to name a few. There's also music from Subseason, Mike Radice, Vladimir Kozlov, Exuviae, OVDK, BunkData, Phobos, and many more. Check with AtmoWorks.com for Rabbit Hole Radio air times and schedules, as it also covers live events and guest djs! Join us now as we tumble down the rabbit hole and into a strange world in which sound and inner-vision is mutable and language is communicated in pure form.
"Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop." - Alice in Wonderland
TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION CD in shrink wrapped DVD Amaray cases! Ship date is early March.
24-bit wave in FLAC file available and also in 320k MP3!
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9.98 (932 MB Download)
tumble down the rabbit hole....
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Max Corbacho
Ars Lucis (MP3 Download)
Mere words cannot describe the excitement with which we welcome our latest addition to AtmoWorks, Max Corbacho. For many of us here, Max's music has been an integral part of our ambient rotation for many years. His albums move like glaciers, pulse like a beating heart and have been among some the most consistently excellent music in the genre. His latest album, "Ars Lucis" is no exception, and we are thrilled to offer it here in digital format for the first time.
From the artists' website:
"Like a weightless dream, the main theme is exposed in Light-Matrix Portal, where a gentle swirl of chords leads us, as a Gothic doorway, into a magnificent space. The main theme remains on all the pieces in a subtle way, spreading mystical, delicate scents through labyrinthine passages ascending and spiraling to the vaults. Max presents the album’s flow through different sonic zones sequentially, as if we proceed on a walking meditation through a 13th century cathedral."
To consider "Ars Lucis" as merely a sequence of songs is to do it a great injustice. This is one of those rare albums where the whole is so much more than the sum of its parts. Each song is a chapter in an 80-minute story that transports the listener through the spiritual awakening that often accompanies the great holy places of the world. Max's fine touch and deep affinity for progression and variation are on display at the highest level. Simply put, "Ars Lucis" sings.
This digital release contains an added bonus track, "Beyond Vaults" which could not be included in the CD release last year due to time constraints. Max Corbacho and AtmoWorks are proud to offer this extended edition of "Ars Lucis" to the general public for the first time.
We here at AtmoWorks couldn't be more thrilled to have Max join our family of artists, and we look forward to many years of wondrous music to come.
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6.98 (212 MB Download)
The light in me salutes the light in you...
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Mark Tamea
Metonymy (MP3 Download)
AtmoWorks kicks off 2010 with the latest release from long-time friend and recording artist Mark Tamea. Mark's latest work - "Metonymy" hits our shelves today and is a worth successor to 2008's "Tessellation" and is his third release with AtmoWorks since the re-launch of the label in 2007. When asked about his latest work, Mark responded:
"Out there beyond the surface of the curvature I can hear you all shuffling around. By use of this audible evidence I have concluded that the periphery above me is indeed concave. I have developed a knack for gauging refractive noise. I assume that you are aware of Plato's Cave? Those sounds are - to me - a precise metaphor for the shadows cast before the riveted prisoners, except in my case I am not chained to a wall but merely bridled to remain here beneath the great dome."
You can read more of Mark's thoughts on the new release here.
In musical terms, "Metonymy" is simply brilliant. Mark's kaleidoscopic compositional style and deft use of silence and suspension are in full force, the music pulling the listener along on a slowly evolving journey. Instrumentation is wide and varied, from found sounds and static drones, to plucked strings, percussion and bells. For fans of Mark's earlier work, "Metonymy" is a tour de force, while still providing an accessible entry point to his work for the novice listener.
AtmoWorks is thrilled to welcome Mark Tamea back, and equally excited to start 2010 with "Metonymy".
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6.98 (141 MB Download)
Sorry, I'm still stuck on that song title....
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Vir Unis
The Drift Inside - 10th Anniversary Edition (MP3)
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MP3 Previews
Currents Beneath the Shine
Hidden Streams
Leaving the Skin
The Drift Inside
Zero Ground
Crystal Eyes
In the Wake of a Passing Thought
Resonate and Glow
Adrift
Solar Plexus
Neuron Lights
Deepest Dream
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As 2009 draws ever closer to its ultimate end, AtmoWorks is proud to bring you the rebirth of Vir Unis' "The Drift Inside".
Originally released in 1999, The Drift Inside can tangibly be considered as the birthing point of what would later become AtmoWorks. As the first solo release by soon-to-be industry laureate Vir Unis, the album broke new ground in the ambient genre and established the artist as "one man" - and one to be reckoned with. Chuck van Zyl of Star's End Radio reviewed the original release 10 years ago, and said that the album "invites contemplation and introspection, creating a sonic environment that is comfortable and transportive. 'Drift' progresses in a nearly imperceptible linear fashion, the listener only faintly aware of being led."
The anniversary edition breathes new life into this ambient classic, remastered at full 24-bit resolution and released in MP3 and lossless FLAC formats. It also features brilliant new original artwork by renowned ambient musician and visual artist Steve Brand, whose visual lyricism has graced many of AtmoWorks' releases this past year.
For the artist, The Drift Inside "is a document for [the] journey of self discovery and personal reflection. It's what has also been called 'private music' in the past and, to be honest, I actually feel more comfortable with that term than 'ambient music', which I feel has been so overused for marketing purposes and doesn't really accurately describe what most 'ambient' artists produce."
We're thrilled to bring you this remarkable rebirth of a classic Vir Unis release!
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6.98 (181 MB Download)
It's all good, it'll get there...
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Vir Unis
The Drift Inside - 10th Anniversary Edition (FLAC)
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MP3 Previews
Currents Beneath the Shine
Hidden Streams
Leaving the Skin
The Drift Inside
Zero Ground
Crystal Eyes
In the Wake of a Passing Thought
Resonate and Glow
Adrift
Solar Plexus
Neuron Lights
Deepest Dream
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Lossless, high quality FLAC version of the 10th Anniversary re-release of Vir Unis' "The Drift Inside"
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9.98 (382 MB Download)
Yeah...it's a biggun'
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Testphasen negativ
Hostia (MP3 Download)
As part of our ongoing mission to bring you the best new ambient/electronic music from around the globe, AtmoWorks is embarking on a program of digital distribution with new and established artists who have released CDs either on their own or through another label. By doing so, we hope to play some small part in driving additional listeners towards these very deserving artists, the first of which we're thrilled to have on board.
Testphasen negativ (aka Ralf Rabendorn) has already made a name for himself in the ambient music arena with earlier releases "How I Won the War" and "Burn, Giant Burn!". With his new release, "Hostia" Ralf has delivered a lyrical lesson on the human psyche, though one he insists each listener must learn for themselves.
"I rarely write about my own music. If I give a certain direction, then people will always have this direction in their head. Each individual has made [their] own experiences, therefore the impact of the sounds and songs to each individual is different."
We're thrilled to welcome Testphasen negativ to the AtmoVerse, and look forward to many more releases to come!
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6.98 (115 MB Download)
A long trip through a dark place...doesn't that sound nice?
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Vir Unis & James Johnson
Easting Remastered (320k MP3)
THIS IS NOT THE FLAC VERSION. PLEASE ENTER THE WORD "EASTING" IN THE SEARCH FIELD TO THE LEFT TO FIND THE FLAC DOWNLOAD
Originally released on AtmoWorks, back in 2004, Easting was a live recording to digital tape at 20-bit. No further editing has been done to the file. This recording is live work in the studio between these two individuals, as was often case in their collaborations.
The 2009 edition is a 24 bit remaster of the original recording, which in the course of the mastering process was transferred from digital tape via s/pdif, so this is an audiophile's version akin to a director's cut for film.
Easting was a very spontaneous recording between Vir Unis and James Johnson. Recorded at Vir's bubble studio, this longform piece was recorded in one take on a Saturday afternoon in 2004. The remastered version has true wide stereo processing so the results, though true to the form and spirit of the original recording, have been quite dramatic. New artwork for the remastered Easting by Vir Unis.
AtmoWorks is now offering select albums in FLAC format in 24 bit as well as 320k MP3.
From the 2004 original album info :
"In a single long form track, James Johnson & Vir Unis mix together their sonic palettes to create a deeply earth centered atmospheric work filled with ambient subtlety and earthen organic textures. Fans of both artists' more minimal drift works will no doubt enjoy this release, as it slowly surrounds the listener with it's deep atmospherics."
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6.98 (118 MB Download)
look to the east and then to the west then your download will be there....
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Vir Unis
Book of Mutations (MP3 Download)
DOWNLOAD VERSION NOW AVAILABLE, SPECIAL EXTRA ARTWORK INCLUDED....
Combining and mixing a fresh blend of fractal groove textures and subtle rhythmic architecture steeped in glowing atmospherics, Book of Mutations, utilizes an array of acoustic and electronic percussion, drum machine, computer and synthesizer from work that's been continually evolving since Vir Unis, collaborative work with Steve Roach, Saul Stokes, James Johnson, Ma Ja Le, and three solo albums. Continuing in the spirit of the man/machine symbiotic relationship, Book of Mutations weaves a landscape of organic-electro hybrid grooves, steady-state streams, and deep spaces, always mutating and evolving, crossfading and fractalizing, to create a myriad of new forms....
In addition to the audio disc will be a companion cd-rom containing many high quality images of digital paintings and designs by Vir Unis drawn from the past 5 years while working and listening to the flow of the music.
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6.98 (203 MB Download)
DSL/Cable Approx 25 mins
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