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  There are tracks with sequencing and synthesizers reminiscent of Tangerine Dream, there are beautiful piano passages, and everything in between. 'Hypnogogia' has a rapid, bubbly sequence. 'Gravity,' on the other hand, is distinctly different with reverberant plucked strings. It sounds like an acoustic guitar , but as none are credited, It is light and airy, but still retains a sense of the darkness of space. Most of the tracks are shorter, but a few are allowed to languish a bit longer, such as 'Dream of Life.' A haunting opening passage eventually gives up ground to a stuttering electronic pulse. Just as it seems this will grow into something, it devolves into a stretch of almost complete silence. You strain to hear what's there, and to anticipate what might come next. A rapid sequence appears again, faster this time, but just as quickly goes away. Finally, a third sequence emerges. Then the second sequence and the third play off each other, then dark drones and deep space, then the stuttering first sequence reemerges from it all. Rose's use of repeating musical themes and phrases is excellent. The lengthiest track is 'A Space Within,' which begins in active sequencer mode, sounding much like a loop that Ash Ra Tempel might use. Like a wind-up toy losing speed, it begins slowing down, but as it seems it might stop, it picks up again, continuing at a brisk pace. Then, in an amazing juxtaposition, the latter half of the track becomes a beautiful piano solo, accompanied only occasionally by soft synth strings. Rose's accomplished, delicate playing is full of passion. The effect, particularly after the first half of the piece, is breathtaking. If this is too pretty for Berlin school fans, then cue up the last two tracks, brimming with electronic energy. The closing track, 'O.B.E.,' is one hearkening back to the very best of Tangerine Dream, around the Ricochet era. To be able to go from one end of the musical spectrum to the other with seeming relative ease is a testament to John Rose's abilities demonstrated throughout this strong showing. Very highly recommended. 2001 (c) Phil Derby / Sequences Magazine.
  
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