Bill Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Artist: Nocturnal Album: Tunnel Vision Label: ESF Records Nocturnal makes some very interesting progressive psy. On the one hand, this can be very easy to listen to - groovy, well-made progressive that sounds in several spots to be very familiar and comfortable and effective. On the other hand, coming from Australia, Nocturnal puts layers and tricks and smartness into his productions, very Sensient-esque in several moments, as if it is inevitable that anything coming from down under will pick up on that native Zenon sound. No matter how you are looking to swim, jump in, there is plenty to soak up. None of the four tracks on this EP dip below 10-minutes so Nocturnal certainly does not skimp in terms of quantity. Impressively, though, rarely does anything in here over-stay its welcome so the quality is also very much in place. My top pick here would be the techy "Clunk" that is constantly invigorating and tantalizing is just about every approach it takes. The only complaints I can find is in terms of the effects and techniques, very much familiar with so much of the progressive that is out there on the market. With so much evident talent from Nocturnal it can be sometimes disappointing that more chances are not taken in lieu of the tried-and-true. Also, the opener "Amplewatts," while very good musically, may very well annoy some with its lengthy, talky samples. Much like that well-illustrated bird on its cover, there is plenty in "Tunnel Vision" that is instantly recognizable. However, with how well it is presented, it is also quite wise. Available for free play or download at: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/nocturnal-tunnel-vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisbee Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 some really nice stuff. good sounds and progressions. i just hope that future nocturnal releases will have fewer voice samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 This one is the debut, much less vocals. Have not listened to it in a while and should probably go back to it soon, there are some great sounds in this one: http://www.ektoplazm.com/free-music/nocturnal-nocturnal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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