Release Date: May 3, 2019
Label: Alchemy Records
Alternate Landscapes is along the same path but an expansion of what he
was doing on the last release, this time with the use of synths. The music is
ambient and electronic with Jon’s cloud guitar signature driving the
compositions.
I made sure to include the track times because
without that as an indicator people would assume that this was EP. That could
not be further from the truth as the shortest track is 6:56 and the longest
rolls in at 20:32.
After looking at the track titles I had to wonder what each
one meant. The only one I recognized was “Aragon.” Have a little fun and look
up all the track titles to see what they mean. I can tell you this, they are
all destinations. Speaking of going somewhere, you are probably wondering where
this music will take you. All this music has a destination as indicated by the
track titles; however, I do believe that is up to each individual
listener. So, before you give this music
a listen, stop, think, then decide how you will use this music as a tool to
achieve your own destination.
I really cannot qualify this music as new age, perhaps a
sub-genre thereof would be the best way to put it. It is atmospheric, dreamy,
and billowy like a cloud. It pulls you out of one space and puts you in another
rather quickly. At times it gave me the feeling of being submerged in water and
thus that “floating” weightless feeling of mind, body, and soul. It can be a
beautiful thing if you can let the music work its magic.
I would think that the folks that work in film making
should take a good look at what Jon Durant can offer for soundtracks and
effects for all sorts of films and documentaries. This music is Alternate Landscapes in a definitive sense, musically of course.
Most listeners that enjoy ambient or new age will really appreciate this
release.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
June 8, 2019
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Tracks:
1. Systravatn 15:56
2. Aragon 6:56
3. Ciel Du Cheval 20:32
4. Dinkelsbül 15:11
Tracks:
1. Systravatn 15:56
2. Aragon 6:56
3. Ciel Du Cheval 20:32
4. Dinkelsbül 15:11