STAR'S END Update 07.18.21

[Chuck van Zyl]

Most EM is described by its magnitude. So much work in this field is known only for its volume, density, speed, energy, mass and duration. Music by Huron (Johnny Lancia) admirably distinguishes itself. By also possessing direction, in addition to these more basic attributes, the inner voyage of his BURNING THE PAST TO LIGHT OUR FUTURE (28'56") is as stimulating as the outer one attended by listeners. The plot of this release works as well as its purpose. Lancia's modular synthesizer, a paradise of hidden synergies, conspire with the composer to suggest a kind of beautiful, untouchable realm. Its electrical currents, spilling out into the air of our three dimensions, charge the four tracks in a dreamy, reflective glow. In a refinement of this instrument's raw material notes resound over the enigmatic rumbling of ever-churning electro structures. This spell of harmonic turbulence winds down into a shimmering flow of arpeggiated melodies - the notes seeming to dance just a few feet above our heads. Keenly calibrated shifts in surface drift by in breaths of sonic mist, then fade away into smoldering circuitry. BURNING THE PAST TO LIGHT OUR FUTURE exudes zest and heart under unwavering machine precision. Such invention gives hope, as new kinds of beauty are bound to emerge from this process. As thoughts turn midway into sound, Lancia's artistic labor deals with the materiality of sound, within a living moment of music. A radiant magnificence exists both within us and around us, but is so difficult to encounter, and even harder to sustain. These lofty goals move him to search for something still unknown - while waiting for the echo of a better day.

Please tune in to the 07.18.21 broadcast of STAR'S END Ambient Radio for music from BURNING THE PAST TO LIGHT OUR FUTURE, the release by Electronic Musician Huron

For more on BURNING THE PAST TO LIGHT OUR FUTURE, please access: http://huron.bandcamp.com

For more on Huron, please access: http://www.starsend.org/huron.html

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Huron - live on STAR'S END 08.01.21

Johnny Lancia realizes blissed-out ambient works and concerts under the name Huron. His music is filled with heady drones and idiosyncratic rhythms that reflect the natural world - filtered through a variety of modular synthesizers, analog electronics and tape manipulation processes.

Please tune in to the 08.01.21 broadcast of STAR'S END for a live-to-air radio concert with Huron

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Chuck van Zyl
Host of STAR'S END Ambient Radio
http://www.starsend.org