TRACKLIST

1. Genesis . . . . . . . .20:30 2. Moon Tides. . . . . . .13:18 3. Ascension . . . . . . .14:07 4. Message From Within . .23:20

Craig Padilla may be a new name to some but upon listening to Genesis he certainly ought to be placed high on the plinth of the current USA EM recording artists.
Genesis is inspired by recent personal events in the musicians' life and this is indeed reflected in the music presented here. Although filled with oceans of cosmic energy it still manages to retain warmth and subtlety throughout its near 72-minute duration. In other words this album is pure cosmic/sequencer music recorded straight from the heart. Try to imagine a mix of 'En-Trance' era Klaus Schulze through to the more cosmic elements of Vangelis' music and you will have some idea behind this artists' recording prowess.
There are four tracks on offer, from approximately 13 to 23 minutes in duration, so without further ado let's take a step into the cosmic utopia. To kick things off in traditional EM fashion, the primary title track takes the listener through a series of white noise effects and is closely followed by a mid- tempo sequencer line, straight out of the typical Berlin School handbook. At around the three-minute mark a bass sequence is added which slowly disappears, but not for long as a variation appears a minute or so later together with a new mix of textures. The piece increases in intensity until at about 6 minutes a somewhat lighter and more subtle approach is attained complete with new sequencer line. At around 10 minutes the bass line returns and a neo-orchestral melody builds the path to its cosmic equilibrium. The bass line disappears at the fourteen-minute mark and once again a serene atmosphere is created with use of an effective sequencer pattern. Through the lightness of warm string and minimal choral type textures this piece ends under a wash of powerful white noise effects.
The next piece, Moon Tides, the shortest track on offer begins with a gentle string-like section, where thoughts of the more serene side of Klaus Schulzes' En Trance or 'X' spring to mind. At four minutes the sound of a sustained and bright piano enters the cosmic symphony together with spatial effects. At just under seven minutes the track shifts direction slightly with a simple soundscape motif. A slow tempo low flute sequence, almost Mellotron styled is then joined by Mellotron strings and a subtle bass sequence. Not dissimilar to early period Tangerine Dream this piece carries along a path of sequences, but in a more gentle sense. The track ends on a wave of cosmic orientated Mellotron strings.
The penultimate track, Ascension starts with a slightly mysterious cosmic and resonant synth texture. With further effects and almost electric bass type sounds the piece enters the inner realms of serenity but not for long as the mysteriousness returns. However the listener can rejoice in the fact that the piece moves onwards and upwards into cosmic heaven, similar to what has happened before but with more emphasis towards the thematic side of things. The mood decreases in intensity to its finale but leaves the listener in a sense of awe. This is certainly a track reminiscent of the more cosmic side of Vangelis.
The final track, and the longest piece of the set heads off with low synth patterns in an almost drone-like state. The addition of light, almost choral textures help to carry the piece through its first 8 minutes. At this point a new and slightly mysterious direction takes the track on to its first sequencer pattern at just under 13 minutes. Quite similar in structure to Klaus Schulzes' 'Trancefer' album, although less complex and at mid tempo, additional layers are then added including further sequences at just over 15 minutes. The piece ends on a great wall of cosmic sound.
Fans of cosmic Vangelis, Klaus Schulze and perhaps early Tangerine Dream should like this new album. Berlin School, serene, solar music has never sounded so good.

SPOILER!

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