“The Mirage of Lost Hope” is a collaborative album between Darkstar83 (Konstantinos Konstadinidis) and 3bc (Don Cook). Originally released by Aural Films, this album unfolds like a cinematic experience, blending deep ambient textures with haunting, atmospheric passages.
Unlike the cosmic journey of “Final Destination”, the introspective dreamscapes of “Visions”, or the industrial decay of “Beyond The Old Cold Metal”, this album embraces a different perspective—a soundscape filled with distant echoes of forgotten places and melancholic sound structures.
The album connects deeply with “Sine Diabolo, Nullus Dominus”, sharing the same oppressive and ritualistic undertones, yet drifting into an ethereal, almost otherworldly space.
The track “Into Ruins” introduces an organic element, incorporating muted trumpet sounds that weave through the ambient layers, creating a haunting yet deeply immersive atmosphere.
About the Artists:
Darkstar83 is the minimalistic ambient project of Konstantinos Konstadinidis from Athens, Greece. Drawing inspiration from melancholic atmospheres and the emotions of the mind, Darkstar83 creates dark and spacious sonic landscapes that evoke deep introspection and emotional depth.
Official Website: https://www.darkstar83.net/
3bc is an ambient/electronic/experimental project by Don Cook, a Los Angeles-based musician and composer. Known for working with virtual instruments, 3bc creates a compelling tapestry of sound, moving from soothing melodic tones to the darker realms of the sonic spectrum.
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/3bc
YouTube: youtube.com/user/GrubwerxMusic
Tetsuroh Konishi is an ambient trumpet artist from Saitama, Japan, known for his distinctive atmospheric contributions to the genre.
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tetsuroh
Official Website: tetsuroh-konishi.wix.com/it-is-artistic-life
All tracks written, performed, and produced by Darkstar83 and 3bc between 2012 and 2013. Trumpet on "Into Ruins" by Tetsuroh Konishi.
🎥 Special thanks to:
🔹 Cesar Naves for his incredible videos on “The Mirage Of Lost Hope”, “Crumpling Dreams”, and “Into Ruins”.
🔹 Doug Henry for his visual work on “When Forever Ends” & “When Forever Ends Mir Version”.
🎧 Best experienced with headphones to fully immerse in the cinematic atmosphere.
🔹 Originally released by Aural Films.
🔹 Official Website: https://www.darkstar83.net/
🔹 Explore the industrial echoes of Beyond The Old Cold Metal
🔹 Drift into the cosmic vastness of Final Destination
🔹 Lose yourself in the dreamlike echoes of Visions
🔹 Experience the ritual depths of Sine Diabolo, Nullus Dominus
💡 Links to collaborators:
🔹 3bc: www.youtube.com/user/GrubwerxMusic/videos
🔹 Tetsuroh Konishi: www.tetsuroh-konishi.wix.com/it-is-artistic-life
soundcloud.com/3bc
Credits:Written and performed by Darkstar83 and 3bc
Trumpet on "Into Ruins" by Tetsuroh Konishi
Photography: Jorge Percival
Design: Darkstar83
Produced by: 3bc & Darkstar83
Mixing by: 3bc
Released: November 5, 2013
Label: Self-Released
Format: Digital
Country: Athens, Greece
Genre: Ambient, Cinematic, Drone, Experimental