Reverie composer/guitarist Chris Lonsberry follows up his acoustic solo, Forever Roads, with this electronic release.
While a definite departure from his previous work, Diode Melody still retains an emphasis on melody - bringing a warmth to the world of electronics.
Even if you don't like electronic music, listen again.
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Diode Melody is composer/guitarist's Chris Lonsberry's departure into the realm of vintage electronic composition. The title is apt since Lonsberry has a gift for strong melody and uses it as a foundation for his work here. The sound is a mixture of analog and digital synthesizer timbres with uncomplicated melodies and arrangements. Lonsberry often uses his melodies as a foundation for which a track might evolve into a cycle of shapes and return. Instances of techno appear throughout as well giving this album a very well rounded feel, heightened by the return of its opening theme as a sort of return home after a long journey..
Reviewed by Bryan Baker 11/7/99.
Check out the artist's website:
http://chrislonsberry.com
Track List:
1. Early Morning
2. Inward
3. The New World
4. Glass Reflection
5. Communications
6. Climbing Mountains
7. Rainfall
8. Streams
9. Open Terrain
10. Eyes Of Wonder
11. Sunsets
12. To Say Farewell
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While a definite departure from his previous work, Diode Melody still retains an emphasis on melody - bringing a warmth to the world of electronics.
Even if you don't like electronic music, listen again.
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Diode Melody is composer/guitarist's Chris Lonsberry's departure into the realm of vintage electronic composition. The title is apt since Lonsberry has a gift for strong melody and uses it as a foundation for his work here. The sound is a mixture of analog and digital synthesizer timbres with uncomplicated melodies and arrangements. Lonsberry often uses his melodies as a foundation for which a track might evolve into a cycle of shapes and return. Instances of techno appear throughout as well giving this album a very well rounded feel, heightened by the return of its opening theme as a sort of return home after a long journey..
Reviewed by Bryan Baker 11/7/99.
Check out the artist's website:
http://chrislonsberry.com
Track List:
1. Early Morning
2. Inward
3. The New World
4. Glass Reflection
5. Communications
6. Climbing Mountains
7. Rainfall
8. Streams
9. Open Terrain
10. Eyes Of Wonder
11. Sunsets
12. To Say Farewell
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- ELECTRONIC: Soundscapes
- ELECTRONIC: Ambient
- TYPE: SOUNDTRACK