Following up from his successful self released Red Tape album, Harlech based producer Gavin Brick, aka The Metamorph, has outdone himself with 'Return To Splendour', his first release for Werra Foxma Records, and the label's first ever pressed vinyl release. 'The title felt like it had the right amount of grandeur without being grandiose - rather like the music' explains Gavin, who creates his amazing soundscapes in his spectacular Neon Nebula Studio, with all parts played by hand with no computer sequencing. Originally recorded as a session for the highly influential Magic Window radio show, hosted by Steven Anderson (Letters From Mouse), the decision was made to make it a full release on WFR. From the icy isolation of Opening Titles, to the warm piano tumbles and old world vocal samples of The Visible World, to the soaring, major key majesty of Slumber Submerged, Return To Splendour reaches the places that few beatless, ambient releases reach.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: The Metamorph returns for some more of his wonderful, classic synth inspired sound. From the twinkling keys of 'The Visible World' or the widescreen majesty of closer 'Slumber Submerged', this is a confident and beautiful release on a wonderful new label. For fans of Vangelis, Eno or Tangerine Dream, Gavin is a talented composer and a lovely chap to boot. Superb stuff.TRACK LISTING
1. Opening Titles 03:06
2. The Visible World 04:23
3. Reverie 04:01
4. Slumber Submerged 08:39