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Posted by n0bben on Mar-16-2006 20:41:

Helios - Eingya

The follow-up to one of my favorite downtempo albums "Unomia" will be released in May! It will be titled "Eingya" and it's gonna be out on Type Records. Im gonna be a lazy sod and just cut-n-paste from their site, because i think it very well describes his music. This is for you people that like really relaxing, almost melancholy downtempo.

"Keith Kenniff mustn�t sleep at all, after releasing the incredible Goldmund album �Corduroy Road� for Type early in 2005 he was already busy at work crafting his second record as Helios; all this while finishing a degree at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston! �Eingya� is very different from his work as Goldmund, as it incorporates not only his piano playing, but his delicate touch on guitar, drums and his masterful electronic production. It is an album of wordless songs, eleven carefully measured movements, each holding inside it an entire movie�s worth of emotion. Beginning the album on a high with the pastural beauty of �Bless This Morning Year� we witness a showcase already of what Kenniff does best; hearbreaking guitar and piano melodies punctuated by crumbling beats and backed by the most atmospheric synthesizer sounds this side of Eno�s �Apollo�. Moving on we are treated to the appetising �Halving the Compass� which blends subtle field recording with the kind of piano melodies so beautiful they could be compared to Virginia Astley or Harold Budd. This is followed by the album�s clear highlight � �Dragonfly Across an Ancient Land�; an unsurpassable folk guitar piece with a decomposing percussive background and the sort of melodies that would turn evil tyrants into weeping babies. An album which could as easily appeal to fans of Nick Drake as fans of Boards of Canada or even early Air; this truly has something for everyone. To put it simply � it�s gorgeous. "

Tracklist:
01. Bless This Morning Year
02. Halving The Compass
03. Dragonfly Across An Ancient Sky
04. Vargtimme
05. For Years And Years
06. Coast Off
07. Paper Tiger
08. First Dream Called Ocean
09. The Toy Garden
10. Sons Of Light And Darkness
11. Emancipation

http://www.typerecords.com
http://www.acre-c.com/helios/

Posted by meneedit on Apr-29-2006 10:15:

I cant believe you guys, what the fuck is wrong with you!?

How could you all ignore this thread...

Helios makes some of the most amazing music i've ever heard. Not to mention the fact that the cover art of "Unomia" suits the music really well.

Pick up his music!

http://www.discogs.com/release/249663

http://www.discogs.com/release/653267

Posted by Rinster on Apr-29-2006 10:15:

never heard of him

Posted by Quinders on Apr-29-2006 11:30:

I have to say "Bless This Morning Year" is a gorgeous track - the best I've heard this year. I'll be picking this album up for sure.

Posted by Rainborn on Apr-29-2006 11:43:

I'll definitely be checking this one out. Thanks for the information!

Posted by meneedit on Apr-29-2006 11:59:

quote:
Originally posted by bidor
never heard of him

the samples are hard to find but speak to n0bben, he will point you in the direction of some.

Posted by Salegon on Apr-29-2006 13:10:

I'm too lazy right now to look for samples myself Can anyone post some cuts or samples?

Posted by meneedit on Apr-29-2006 13:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Salegon
I'm too lazy right now to look for samples myself Can anyone post some cuts or samples?

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/heliosmusic

Posted by Salegon on Apr-29-2006 13:38:

quote:
Originally posted by meneedit
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/heliosmusic

Thanks mate.
Those samples are fine. Very chilling and relaxing.

Posted by meneedit on Apr-29-2006 14:24:

giggity

Posted by n0bben on May-15-2006 15:29:

I managed to get a digital copy of this album yesterday, through Soulseek.
(Don't worry, i've already preordered it on Boomkat.. also, Keith himself uses Soulseek occasionally)

Overall it's more guitar based and a bit less ambient than his previous album, but nonetheless a really pleasant listening experience. My favorite track at this time is probably The Toy Garden, really lush and beautiful.

I was a bit afraid that i would be dissapointed (sorta like you always are when your expectations are high) but it seems i never really had to worry. Perhaps not really as good as Unomia, but not far from. I'm really impressed that his tracks seems quite simple yet they are so full of details and emotion, as well as his talent to come up with those nostalgic melodies that really strikes you.

Posted by meneedit on May-16-2006 01:29:

good shit, i cant wait to get mine!