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Craig Padilla
Below the Mountain
Genres: Dance & Electronic, New Age, Pop

Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
1. Currents
2. Woven Planet
3. Wandering Thought
4. Endless Road
5. Windspell
6. First Light
7. Alturas

CD Details

All Artists: Craig Padilla
Title: Below the Mountain
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Spotted Peccary
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 4/8/2008
Genres: Dance & Electronic, New Age, Pop
Styles: Electronica, Meditation
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 600028140421

Synopsis

Album Description

A new deep-space analog synthesizer/sequencer work from an acclaimed 16-year veteran artist of electronic music. Below the Mountain, inspired by the environs surrounding Mt. Shasta, is a highly textural electronic/space ambient evolutionary sound experience. Contemplative, deep listening ambient music in the tradition of Tangerine Dream, early Klaus Schulze, and Steve Roach "An A+ recording." -- Lloyd Barde, Backroards Music

CD Reviews

A New Space Music "Classic"

Michael Paulsen | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA USA | 07/30/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There aren't many purveyors of space music these days but Craig Padilla has been carrying the torch for the "new school" quite admirably. BELOW THE MOUNTAIN is a slice of analog synth heaven -- mesmerizing and immersive. This album is destined to be a touchstone in the annals of space music. Noteworthy tracks include "Woven Planet"--a destined-to-be classic of ebbing and flowing sequencer pulses; "Wandering Thought" with its somber, melancholy pipe organ-like backdrop; "Windspell" which builds up a spritely melody and ultimately dissolves into a blissful cascade of sound; and the epic closer "Alturas" which features a little bit of everything including something that sounds like a balalaika! All in all, a well-chosen balance of engaging sequencer sections and shimmering, tranquil moments."