Hiemis – La Chose (Album – Gradual Hate Records)
Genre/Influences: Cinematic, Neo-Classic, Dark-Ambient.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Spanish artist Juan Carlos Toledo aka Hiemis released “La Chose” nearly one year ago now. This is the second work released by Gradual Hate Records.
Content: “La Chose” (‘the thing’ in English) features 15 songs. Hiemis clearly walks on a more explicit Cinematic path than ever before. Piano and violin sounds are mainly coming through, but are mixed with darker atmospheres creating an abyssal sensation.
+ + + : “La Chose” is an interesting- and successful mix between delicate Cinematic music and a darker approach of Ambient music. There’s a perfect harmony between the different ingredients while the production has been accomplished with delicacy and subtle sound arrangements. “Knight Of The East” is a song I recommend for its strong visual appeal.
– – – : The album is missing a true climax.
Conclusion: Hiemis achieved an intimate piece of music creating an imaginary bridge between Dark-Ambient, Cinematic and Neo-Classical music.
Best songs: “Knight Of The East”, “Invisible World”, “The Magic Circle”.
Rate: 7.
Artist: www.facebook.com/hiemisband
Label: https://gh-records.com / www.facebook.com/GH-Records-Label-101239592011698
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