VLE
"Book Of Illusions "
(Independent) 

I really hate getting releases such as this to review because it's a style of music that I just can't seem to get into. The description in the bio says it all, "What you will hear is a display of raw, eclectic soundscapes expressed though usage of experimental technique." Music such as this, in my opinion, is better used in movie soundtracks. But, as far as listening to it just to listen to it, sorry, it's not for me. I can give credit where credit is due...it's original and it sounds better that some of the other stuff in this vein that I've heard. Plus, there are some fine moments on here. The one that floated my boat was "Freedom To Fly" because it had a harder edge to it. It's cool to have a musical vision, as in a case like this, and it's cool that something such as this can find an audience, which is does...there's people who go for this sort of thing. But, I guess you'd have to be someone who gets into this to really enjoy it. Personally, like I said, I'd think it's cool if it was in a movie, but, I can't just put this on to listen to it. One more thing...I'd call it mood music because it does strike up a certain mood when you listen to it. I guess the best way to describe it would be to take your imagination and put it to music. That's what you get here. http://www.mp3.com/vle

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