Human Engine

John Beltran | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Milan Records
• ASIN: B000HRMDTM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,231 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding his roots!, October 7, 2006

By 

Eugene Sotela "[e-mail]" (PASADENA, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Human Engine (Audio CD)

Wow, after listening to John Beltran for some time now and owning practically everything he's put out I must say that I was pleased to hear his earlier sound throughout this release. Listening to it brings back memories of hearing his Earth & Nightfall or 10 Days of Blue albums for the first time. After three full length releases with a latin house style, Mr. Beltran brings us a fresh new release with soft melodies, gentle guitars, and pleasant vocals scattered throughout. "Here and Now" plays around with an IDM style sound that reminds me of his Placid Angles and Indio side projects. "Sweet Soul" and "If I Fall" has 10 Days of Blue written all over it. "Heavier Than Love" has that beautiful ambient string sound to it that could easily bring tears if listened to on a lonely grey overcast day (step aside Robert Smith). I've been listening to this CD for nearly 5 days straight and have not found one weak track. That's rare and unusual for me to play a CD without quickly hitting the "next" button. Destined to be a classic!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars balanced beauty, October 27, 2007

By 

Wish "Granted" (Sunnyside, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Engine (Audio CD)

John Beltran's Album is that rare act of balance that lands right between downtempo and ambient. This Album gives techno a good name. The electronic tracks are sometimes not so electronic, as you will hear drums, guitars and other acoustic instruments. The greatest achievement is that Beltran manages to keep such a beautiful emotive theme going throughout all the tracks of this Album. Its very easy to put this Album on 'repeat' and lose track of an entire day!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ambient Bliss, October 30, 2006

By 

dirt (madtucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Engine (Audio CD)

Its great to see that Beltran has gone back to his more melodic roots. I love everything he's done, but this is a little piece of genius. Its the soundtrack to a hazy day, sometimes a little sad and dark, but the sun is always just about to come out behind the clouds. Good Job Mr. Beltran.