Hoedh - Universum


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Label: Dark Vinyl Records
Catalog#: DV 46
Format: CD, Album
Country:Germany
Released:01 Apr 2004
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dark Ambient, Industrial, Experimental, Ambient
Credits: Artwork By [Coverworx] - Mahajanah
Mastered By [Efx Remastered] - Paul Hostia
Performer [Created By] - Thorn Hoedh
Notes:Created 1995-2000
EFX-Remastered 2002
Track 9 is a cut from the original 23-minutes-mix taken from thee OCT 12inch-pic-disc released in 1996.

"In the full-moon night of 15th-16th May 2003, the neuro-mystic Thorn Hoedh, passed away. He left behind for us to witness, his last album, a very special example of his talent in musical creativity. During his life, he was blessed with an extraordinary talent, a deep insight into the nature of things, Universum - God - he also allows us a look into deep dimensions, that many of us domesticated primates, have not had the chance to share. Even so, he did not just leave his brilliant work but also an indescribable "hole" in the universe of his loved ones, his two daughters, his wife and all his friends. -- Ad Rosam Per Crucem, Paul Hostia 23rd November 2003"
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Tracklisting:

1   Matrix (10:11)
2   Compendium (8:24)
3   Musrevinu (5:31)
4   Rosae (3:09)
5   Creation (4:37)
6   Energetik (10:40)
7   Fluere (6:29)
8   Herzreise (4:29)
9   Adeptus (6:16)
 Xtra Track
10   Daemmerung Am Pog (Variation Cut) (11:57)
User Reviews:
eiko, Apr 08, 2009

This is dark, colorful, emotional music. While listening to it the pictures running through mind involve graveyards late at night, death, spiritual presences, dreary funeral processions, hymns and ever-droning church bells. The first track is the most powerful and I cant help but imagine it depicts the dark moments that started it all. Then follows unrest and mourning and eventually some form of redemption. Gradually the music gets lighter and finally at the end warmth and hope is restored in it.

The style of the music here is in a similar vein as Hoedhs "Hymnvs" from 1993, but darker and more interesting. The album flows beautifully together telling a story. Given the circumstances of this release, compiled postmortem by Thorn Hoedhs partner Paul Hostia (together they were Moksha, DLS and OCT), it feels extremely personal. In my opinion this release is a great tribute to Thorn Hoedh. He has gone to join the Universum and left behind this inspiring music in his memory.

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Contributors to this data: thvaga, xdefenestratorx, dmaxx, Lameth, eiko