{"id":584,"date":"2010-06-07T11:09:12","date_gmt":"2010-06-07T09:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.horus.cz\/WordPress\/?p=584"},"modified":"2011-04-15T05:59:50","modified_gmt":"2011-04-15T03:59:50","slug":"a-review-from-lashtal-com-july-26-2005","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.horus.cz\/WordPress\/?p=584","title":{"rendered":"A review from LAShTAL.com (July 26, 2005)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first thing that \t\tstrikes you about AL – 100th Anniversary<\/em> from the Czech HORUS CyclicDaemon<\/strong> is the sheer quality of the production. We\u2019re \t\ttalking here about a 2 CD compilation of broadly \u201cIndustrial\u201d and \t\tAmbient musical sketches inspired by Liber AL<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This limited edition album \t\t\u2013 only 418 hand-numbered copies are being published \u2013 arrives in an \t\tattractive and sturdy A5 box, numbered on the back. Inside is a splendid \t\tA3 poster, by itself worth the purchase price. A beautifully produced \t\t8-page A5 booklet provides information on the tracks and a short \t\tintroduction by the highly respected Thelemite, Carl Abrahamsson.<\/p>\n

The first CD (\u201cSongs<\/strong>\u201d) includes thirteen widely varied tracks. None \t\tof them are uninteresting, but particular highpoints include the \t\tfollowing. First up is Hexentanz <\/strong>with Oh, Blessed Beast<\/em>. \t\tA rousing classical introduction gives way to an Egyptian-inspired riff \t\tand tabla drums lie beneath spoken extracts from Liber AL<\/em>. \t\tRepetitions of the riff and classical theme make this thrilling stuff: \t\twonderful!<\/p>\n

Next is Musterion <\/strong>with Baphomet: The Magus, The Fool (FO-Hi), \t\tThe Voyager<\/em>. Gloomy sound effects \u2013 footsteps, wind, breaking glass \t\t\u2013 give way to distant pure singing. A choir and, if I\u2019m not mistaken, a \t\tmadrigal develop a fragile folk piece, before the reintroduction of \t\tsound effects: ship\u2019s bells, clanging chains and, far away, Crowley \t\tchanting in Enochian.
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Duparc<\/strong>\u2019s A Rebours<\/em> is next. Soft and beautiful. A peaceful \t\treverie whose vocals by Isabella Piombo are simple gorgeous.<\/p>\n

Walpurgis-Night<\/em> by While Angels Watch <\/strong>is my favourite of \t\tthe collection. Superb reading of a Crowley poem against a swirling, \t\tsinister ambient backdrop.<\/p>\n

Psychic Scent<\/em> by Cotton Ferox & Genesis P-Orridge <\/strong>takes us \t\tback to Psychic TV at its best \u2013 \u201cengorged seduction\u201d, \u201cimprinted \t\tfunctions\u201d, \u201csensate state\u201d. Genesis‘ lyrics don\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n

The second CD (\u201cAmbient\/Electronix\/Experimental<\/strong>\u201d) is equally varied \t\tand impressive. Secret Name<\/em> by Silence & Strength<\/strong>, \t\trecorded in Israel, is especially interesting, with its inclusion of \t\tpassages from The Book Of Lies <\/em>and Liber AL<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I Was<\/em> by 3LCF [Trilucifer]<\/strong> <\/em>is wonderfully dark and \t\tchilling, as is Death Is Forbidden<\/em> by Ah Cama-Sotz<\/strong>, with \t\tits many layers swooping over Crowley samples.<\/p>\n

The Beauty Of The Beast<\/em> by Chaos As Shelter <\/strong>includes \t\t\u201cwashing machine cylinder\u201d amongst the instruments performed.<\/p>\n

The rather delightful Donkey Fell Eyesleep<\/em> by Ossaserpia <\/strong> <\/em>rounds this CD off in an upbeat fashion.<\/p>\n

So, to summarise: an eclectic and entertaining compilation of some very \t\tinteresting musical pieces. Often haunting, sometimes sparklingly \t\tcelebratory, this collection never fails to entertain and intrigue. Its \t\tproduction values are extraordinarily high. I recommend it without \t\thesitation, confident that members of LAShTAL.COM<\/em> will consider its \t\tpurchase money very well spent.<\/p>\n

LAShTAL<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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