syvyys

by sphere

syvyys cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 July 2011
  • Label: Profile, Tetrahedron, TETRAHEDRON Records
  • Country: Japan
  • Length: 54:00
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 7 ratings

Artists on this release: Makoto Gomi, Ryutaro Ishibashi, Sachiko Ishibashi, KIYOSHI

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'syvyys' establishes a complex shoegaze sound, defined by the interplay between exuberant yet delicate guitar work and a progressive rhythmic approach. The Japanese group's songwriting is further characterized by nostalgic piano melodies reminiscent of Scandinavian electronica and layered, breathy vocals, all captured in a meticulously calculated production that creates a rich, lyrical soundscape.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, ambient, instrumental, nature, minimalistic

Tracklist

  1. Topography of the White Sea (05:06)
  2. Balaenoptera Acutorostrata (15:17)
  3. Havis Amanda (05:20)
  4. The sunshine filtering through foliage (05:46)
  5. Impression, soleil levant (05:24)
  6. The forgotten planet (05:54)
  7. Flame color (06:03)
  8. Hope (05:10)

Credits

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