Re-mastered reissue of Oophoi's classic recording from 1998 Night Currents is a long-form and is divided into five subtitles or movements. . Oophoi plays synths, samples, flutes and percussion. Oophoi is one of the masters of soft - almost inaudible - minimalism. He isable to go many ways with his sound design.This recording is a visit to the darkside of life. Using synths, samples and flutes, he builds wide-openatmospheres and contemplative soundworlds. This soundscape is for looking at some of the darker aspects of life. Curiously, it is not an uncomfortable experience. This dark organic soundscapehas plenty of warmth and charm to contrast the dark passages.While those qualities seem to be mutually exclusive, the concept works here.This is one of the ultimate paradoxes -dark and cozy minimalism. Thus, it is an essential release. (Jim Brenholts)
