Emergence

Trifonic

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 26, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Trifonic Music LLC
• ASIN: B0013MTJUQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,715 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
2008 debut release from the electronic music duo Trifonic. Brian Trifon and his brother Laurence masterfully blend manipulated ambient sounds and unique synths with live guitars, strings and other instruments to create a cinematic, emotional musical experience. Drawing inspiration from downtempo electronica, IDM, post rock and classical music, Trifonic has managed to craft a richly layered sound distinctly its own. From epic instrumentals like "Parks On Fire," to the ethereal wall-of-sound "Transgenic," to seductive vocal collaborations with Amelia June ("Broken," "Lies") and Christina Courtin ("Sooner Or Later"), Emergence is as uplifting as it is melancholy. Inviting, warm and intricate, this is a record sure to move you with each repeated listen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop listening!, February 29, 2008

A Kid's Review

Intense, emotional and simply addictive - I'm listening to this album in the car, on the couch and at work. I'll also use it in the cool-down part of my fitness classes. I can't throw out professional music terms - but I can say that the sound effects are stunning, the instrumental & vocal parts pure & beautiful, and goosebumps not a rarity. Highly recommended!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emergence Gorgeously Fuses Elecronica, Atmosphere, Songwriting., March 17, 2008

By	Ben Grossman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Emergence is a beautifully crafted work from brothers Laurence and Brian. It brings together micro-edited glitcy beats, immersive atmospheres, sweet guitar playing and interesting harmonic material into a surprisingly cohesive whole. Elements of pop here and there draw the listener in deeper for greater rewards. Vocals on a few tracks provide a nice point of focus while still leaving space for the gorgeous sonics. "Terminal A" and "Terminal B" are some of the best contenders for defining 21st Century Dub as can be imagined. A brilliant work - highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Found my groove, March 22, 2008

By	Devin Griffin (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Because I don't really possess a musical vocabulary, I have to stick with what I know to describe this album: It's a joint (translation: pick it up and put it on repeat). I'm so tried of the typical pop / rap / mainstream radio play and Emergence is welcome shift from the norm. As a hip-hop head, it's opened me up to a whole new sound. "Infiltration" speaks to what I know best by blending a driving, edgy beat with an esoteric, shifty melody. It's the kind of song that could support a vocal but is compelling enough to stand on its own. The vocals on "Lies" and "Broken" are unbelievable; the vocalist's sound reminds me of something between Dido or Bjork (without all the weird rage). I also love "Parks on Fire" because the music has an arch and the composition tells a story. Final analysis: the album combines a range of sonic and melodic nuances that make it both perfect for "mood" listening and so compelling that every few minutes it makes you stop, sit up, and groove.