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I stumbled upon his music a few years ago in search of artists that sounded like The Crystal Method. Though in reality his style bears very little resemblance to TCM, he quickly became my favorite ambient artist (some might call it new age, but it's heavier; not that vapid crap). He lives in New Zealand and only has one CD to his name currently, but the music is amazing. You can check out his site and download a few songs here: http://www.johnstanfordmusic.com/jsm.htm. I've never seen any of his music being shared on the hubs and whatnot, but should you find some and enjoy it, I ask that you buy the CD (Deep Space). If I were to liken him to another artist, I'd say the Orb, a more sophisticated Robert Miles, or Enigma.
Anyway, here's a little review: "Deep Space is a set of "compelling trance rhythms (and) expansive themes" from John Stanford. He juxtaposes acoustics and electronics throughout the set. They play off each other and sequenced rhythms run around and inside the atmospheres. The pace evolves into a techno beat. While the atmospheres and samples are definitely sci-fi, the rhythms ground the set and take it to a new ambient groove. In that style, this is a great disc. Overall, however, it is good."
Enjoy :)
Oh yeah, of the six songs on the CD, Sea of Tranqulity is the best. |
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