Chronicles of Sound presents an immersive auditory journey, weaving through various dark ambient soundscapes, drone improvisations, and ambient spoken word. Each track is a unique exploration of mood, introspection, and existential themes.
The opening track, "No Individuality Survives", is a deep, improvised drone piece that delves into themes of dissolution and identity. Its resonant tones craft a meditative atmosphere where the self dissolves into an expansive void of sound.
"The Rain (feat. Dianna)" follows with a cinematic ambient experience, layered with Dianna's ethereal spoken word. Her delicate voice flows through the textured soundscape, reflecting on renewal, introspection, and the gentle rhythms of life.
Next, "2030 (The Battle)" intensifies the journey, offering a dynamic soundscape that captures the tension and struggle of an imagined future conflict. The track's cinematic elements create a sense of urgency and unresolved tension.
The mood shifts with "Death Toll", a dark, reflective piece that contemplates loss and the toll of time. Minimal yet impactful, it serves as a moment of stark introspection within the album.
"On The Edge" introduces a more tense, suspenseful ambiance, with looming soundscapes that evoke a sense of uncertainty and contemplation, leading into a darker sonic territory.
The closing track, "We Shall Cry Forever In Overcast Skies", provides a hauntingly beautiful finale, with sweeping atmospheres and a sense of melancholy that lingers long after the last note.
You can hear the remix of "No Individuality Survives" by Opheds here:
"The Rain (feat. Dianna)" follows with a cinematic ambient experience, layered with Dianna's ethereal spoken word. Her delicate voice flows through the textured soundscape, reflecting on renewal, introspection, and the gentle rhythms of life.
Next, "2030 (The Battle)" intensifies the journey, offering a dynamic soundscape that captures the tension and struggle of an imagined future conflict. The track's cinematic elements create a sense of urgency and unresolved tension.
The mood shifts with "Death Toll", a dark, reflective piece that contemplates loss and the toll of time. Minimal yet impactful, it serves as a moment of stark introspection within the album.
"On The Edge" introduces a more tense, suspenseful ambiance, with looming soundscapes that evoke a sense of uncertainty and contemplation, leading into a darker sonic territory.
The closing track, "We Shall Cry Forever In Overcast Skies", provides a hauntingly beautiful finale, with sweeping atmospheres and a sense of melancholy that lingers long after the last note.
You can hear the remix of "No Individuality Survives" by Opheds here:
soundcloud.com/ophed/croquis-4-feat-darkstar83You can also hear the remix of "No Individuality Survives" by Opheds here: soundcloud.com/ophed/croquis-4-feat-darkstar83
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Released October 28, 2019
Written, Composed, and Produced by: Darkstar83 (2012–2019
Photography By: Michael Milverton
Design By: Darkstar83