Review: The relentless ambient powerhouse that is Past Inside The Present is back with more escapist beatless magic, this time in CD form from Illinois-based Innesti who serves up his Diaphanous album. Featuring fourteen tracks, the album is characterised by its delicate use of field recordings and sparse layers, all of which are designed to evoke feelings of nostalgia and wonder. Pieces like 'We Turn Into Stories' and 'Souvire' create expansive, atmospheric soundscapes, with drones that rise and fall like distant echoes. Innesti's use of hand-built electronic instruments adds a unique touch as he blends natural and digital sounds into a fresh new whole. As a result, Diaphanous captures the often fleeting and ethereal nature of memory and experience in a storytelling soundtrack - and one that will keep you coming back for more.
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