Avalanche [Soundtrack]

I Synthesist, Synthesist I | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 2004)
• Original Release Date: May 4, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Satellite Symphonics
• ASIN: B00022EW4G
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,616 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

This album simply rocks! Okay, this is frightening. It's rare that one musician manages to wrap together everything that I love about the sound of 80's synthpop. This album simply rocks! Chris Ianuzzi's desire to create a dynamite collection of heavy synth work is a pure success. There isn't a single song on here that I consider better or worse than any of the others. He would have clicked perfectly with Gary Numan of 1979. Perfectly produced, heavy Nitzer-Ebb-ish vocals with music fitting from Cause & Effect and Camoflauge fans. But if there has to be a standout song it would be "Red Clouds," the opening track. Easily danceable, catchy lyrics, and a relevant melody. The songs are all short, to the point, and instantly addictive. --[Poseidon for Gothic Beauty Magazine]

Product Description

While listening to any of the songs on Avalanche, the debut release by I, Synthesist(a.k.a)composer/producer Chris Ianuzzi on his own Satellite Symphonics label) it quickly becomes evident that what you're hearing is indeed a coherent whole. This genre-transcending sound is not a fortunate accident, nor is it the result of slick, expensive studio production, but rather the synthesis of years of musical influence and experience for an artist whose talent and creativity enable him to listen to the past and hear the future.

And what of the influences? You'll hear traces of the pioneers here: Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, Fad Gadget, Ultravox. But the most exciting compound in this joyous chemistry may be the hint of bowie-esque rock sound, even reaching into territory covered by innovative musicians like Bjork.

There's a hit song here, and you'll know it when you hear it. There are remix-ready tracks poised to explode on international dance floors. There are words; Ianuzzi's command of the medium gives life and sound to the twitchy introspection that hovers behind post-millennial shoulders. And there's a lot more where that came from; proof that Chris Ianuzzi knows what he's doing–he knows he's going to keep Synthesizing–which, really, is what music and culture are all about.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic debut!, May 12, 2004

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Frank J. Freda "www.halovox.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Avalanche (Audio CD)

I have seen I,Synthesist live several times and based on those shows I purchased "Avalanche".

The CD is fantastic from start through finish and I have found it a favorite for my car stereo. My favorite tracks so far are "Avalanche", "Images" "The Lost Parade", "Aerial Dreams", "Red Clouds" and "Captain, My Captain".

I highly recommend this CD and if you get a chance to see I, Synthesist perform do not pass up the opportunity. The songs are great live and cool visuals are used to enhance the show even more.

Frank J. Freda
http://www.halovox.com

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alternative "College Rock" Electronic Pop, May 5, 2004

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D. H. Richards "ninthwavestore" (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Avalanche (Audio CD)

One of the best "synthpop" albums this year, but don't let that stop you from getting this album!

Yes, these are electronic pop songs, but don't think Erasure, think late 70s Bowie (for great songs and sometimes on the vocals) done with a "today" electropop sound. The tracks here are usually harder edged than your average synthpop album, almost bordering into EBM and industrial (ala NIN's Pretty Hate Machine ) from time to time.

Remember that song "Standing in a phonebooth..."? And ifyou were unlucky enough to pick up the whole album...? How awful that was? This album here sounds like what that album should have been. Inventive, quirky but very accessible.

Thomas Dolby fans NEED to check this out too since there are moments where I am back in 83 listening to Golden Age of Wireless. Yet the album is not at all cutesy retro (it is very much NOT electroclash).

What else can I say? Take a chance if you want something less sugary than standard synthpop but still well done and well written enough to be a fun listen.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hidden synth pop gem, September 19, 2004

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Paul Dunphy "DevilPaul" (Troy, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Avalanche (Audio CD)

I just saw "I, Synthesist" last night with "The Cruxshadows" at a local venue. Prior to last night I didn't have a clue as to who "I, Synthesist" was and thought "Oh, just another opening act filler." Boy was I wrong. From the moment this one man band appeared on stage my ear was magically drawn into the beats, synths, and vocals emanating from the sound system. After the set, I didn't have to be told twice and immediately bought this album. I love it and if you like New Wave and modern day Synth Pop you'll love it as well. I'm amazed that I didn't hear more about Chris Ianuzzi before. All in all if you're looking for a nice, well crafted, and catchy electronic album to dance or bob your head to this is a great selection to make.