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Black Sun Ensemble: Across the Sea of Id: The Way to Eden
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Camara Obscura (CAM083)
 Across the Sea of Id: The Way to Eden started off as a duo project of the Black Sun Ensemble leader Jesus Acedo and Eric Johnson (Sun Zoom Spark, BSE) but did grow into a full-band album, after all. Compared to the few previous albums it is a more peaceful, serene and acoustic affair. It feels somehow as if Jesus has made peace with the demons that have been haunting him, or maybe the medication has made him to chill out. In every case, this album has a bit more positive, sunny energy than usual, but of course also certain kind of melancholia. The wild and insane solos and harder rocking have made room for atmospheric, soft and ethereal folk-spirited vibes. In addition, the music is completely instrumental again just like during the early days in the 80’s, which I think, is great. There are both re-recorded tracks from the previous albums as well as totally new stuff.
The acoustic guitar is playing the main role on the disc, but the electric guitar floats freely in there as well. The electric sitar gives some Eastern, mystical and psychedelic feel. Fender Rhodes adds to the airy, soft atmosphere and along with the tenor saxophone also creates some jazzy elements. Some of the tracks have drums and bass, some percussion and some are rhythmically very minimal. The beautiful, slow and melancholic track “Blues for Rainer” has some excellent violin towards the end, as well. The heaviest, most progressive and longest track is the 13-minute-long (which means heavily shortened!) version of the track ”Sky Pilot Suite”, that has a great, Eastern and psychedelic going and more soloing too. This is perhaps also my favorite, although I do enjoy the rest of the tracks very much as well, especially the soft, very pleasant ”Across the Sea Of Id” that has really superb vibes. Unfortunately this might very well be the last BSE release, but I’m sure fans will be happy with it. How amazing, magical music! The CD also includes a great video for the track ”Dove of the Desert”. Camera Obscura now offers this or any of their six latest releases for 10 dollars each including postage to anywhere on planet!
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