Murcof – Cosmos

It's like a fucking epic space opera. Space opera's aren't a thing yet, Murcof way ahead of his time.

Anonymously one of the most influential ambient albums of all time.

one of my favourite albums of all time

The word "masterpiece" pretty much sums my opinion on this truly spiritual, delicate album.

I was introduced Murcof by a good friend of mine, record store owner and fervid music lover( I've always called him "the teacher"). I started listening, not the easiest album to absorb and digest from the outset. After a couple of weeks, I was totally mesmerized! This album is "endless", immense sound walls inhale & exhale, then simply disappear into the infinite ... Murcof is such a distinct and unique composer, also in terms of production, he manages to pull it off, creating atmospheres & structures not similar to anything else out there!!!

Murillo Corona Fernando permanently redefines the characteristics of a modern classical composition with a celestial symphony that is unlike anything that has ever been heard before. As part of a series named after each letter in his alias, the fourth movement (with only two more remaining) is Corona's most ambitious and monumental contribution to the Leaf label. In prior albums, this Mexican producer (now residing in Barcelona), introduced a minimalist approach to micro-programmed, sample-based electronica incorporating orchestral and classical instruments accompanied by pulsing, glitchy and straight solid beats. In Cosmos, however, Corona expands on the universe of sound with infinite flow of energy generated through the Big Bang. Showcasing NASA's Atmospheric Entry Simulator on the cover, Corona foreshadows the mood for this inter-dimensional travel. The best approach to experience our state of being is to stretch outwards and gaze into the countless stars. Or you can close your eyes and let Corona infuse your imagination with the soundtrack for Harmony of the Spheres.