Kaleidoscopic Surrealism was originally released as a compilation album with tracks recorded in 2000 and 2003. During this period a lot music has been recorded on a Fostex 8-track analogue recorder. In 2009 several tracks were added all recorded in 2007 and 2008.
On this album you will hear all types of electronic music from Ambient to Berlin School. All music was recorded and produced by Rene van der Wouden.
Lots of instruments were used during the recordings like:
Prophet 600, Oberheim Matrix 6, Moog Prodigy, Studio Electronics SE1x analogue synthesizer, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha SY77, Roland D50, Korg Wavestation EX, MacBeth M3x, Korg Trinity, Akai AX80 and various VST synths. The first CD from 2007 features 68 minutes of pleasant electronic music.
Airy electronic textures are punctuated by denser (but still soothing) synthetic embellishments that establish a infectious mood of serene introspection. The ambience becomes tinged with livelier melodies that retain a gentility even when snappy e-perc enters the mix. These shimmering tonalities generate a lavish and expansive panorama of relaxing disposition. This foundation frequently hosts meticulously twinkling keyboard passages which serve to vivify the harmonic flow with engaging melodies.
While the majority of this tuneage is mild and pleasant, an undercurrent of restrained intensity surfaces periodically, as bass tones possessing an orchestral flair evoke a heavier-than-air atmospheric layer that floats amid the overall serenity. There are also instances when the tunes move beyond their tranquillity and adopt an inspired edge of puissance.
A few tracks features percussion, functioning as injections of strident pep to the music’s pacific temperament.
The compositions are crystalline and delicate. Unlike most ambient releases, this music is rich with bewitching melodies of suitable complexity. These melodies are compelling without being unduly distracting. Their appeal lies in their beatific gentle nature, but they exhibit a tasty sprightliness.
