Cut in the style of Klaus Schulze or Vangelis, Foreign Spaces refine their sound with this 1996 release. Space is still the topic of preference for their instrumental excursions, but the structure and tone of the music has gone epic. Driving keyboards and heavenly electronics swarm to fill the void, pummeled into entertaining position by the dramatic E-perc. There are a few pieces that exhibit atmospheric quality, but the main focus of this music is a sense of grandeur. This 54 minute CD is divided into a few longer pieces (from 8 to 18 minutes) with shorter tunes bridging together the epic compositions. With titles like "Wormhole" and "Nebula", the music leaves the Earth behind, surging toward infinite horizons. Exuberant electronics spill like twinkling stars across the sky. Fervent keyboard chords dance in the void, generating riffs of luxurious impact. Electronic percussion cascades through the mix with dynamic effect, introducing an interstellar power to the tuneage. Employing repetitive cycles purely as a foundation, Foreign Spaces delves into a realm of active melodies with urgent riffs and demonstrative variations, wrestling maximum effect from each harmony. The entertainment factor runs high here, with insistent purpose and capable performances.
