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Alio Die

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 13, 2003)
• Original Release Date: May 13, 2003
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Release
• ASIN: B00008ZZA8
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #338,929 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUSIC OF RENEWAL, August 2, 2003

By	Larry L. Looney (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This first collaboration between these two artists is one of the most beautiful ambient recordings I've ever heard. I have a few other cds by Alio Die (Stefano Musso) - every one of them is great, and his work just keeps getting better and better with each release. This album - a 2-cd set containing about 2½ hours of music - is, as another reviewer below stated, perfect for night listening. Night is a time of renewal - and this music has that effect on me. It's relaxing and intelligent - it can be enjoyed ambiently or attentively. There are keyboard-generated sounds, guitars, Indian instruments, and Stefano's trademark natural sounds (water, wind, insects, &c...). According to the notes, Stefano's parts were recorded first, in Italy, then sent to Mathias in Germany for his additions. The result is a very cohesive program - the pieces flow together beautifully, never sounding piecemeal.

Some critics write off this sort of music as `noise' or `sonic dabbling' - but in doing so they're simply showing the narrow ruts in which their minds travel. There's a great deal of thought and work that go into works such as this, and these two artists have created something very special and lovely here. I say keep it coming...and I'll continue to be on the lookout for more.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle Ambience From Two Masters, May 18, 2003

By	Gordon Danis (Eastchester, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anyone looking for a definition of "musical synergy," look no further than this first collaboration between Mathias Grassow & Alio Die (Stefano Musso.) These two masters of gentle ambience, abetted by Mathias' frequent musical partner Klaus Wiese, have created a sonic collage that contains wonderful melodies and luscious ear candy. Even the artwork is first rate. This is a double CD, so there is much to enjoy. Perfect accompaniment for a moonlit drive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great music, June 15, 2008

By	Robert H. Mcmullin "bykmac" (Cheshire, CT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is great music. I'm a fan of Robert Rich and Steve Roach and this music fits right in.