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Amethystium: Oystein Ramfjord.
Additional personnel: Martha Krossbakken, Joyelle Brandt, John Yannis Fyssas (vocals); Synove Flobak (cello).
Aphelion is the point where a planet or any celestial body is furthest from the sun. While this must be pretty dark place, Amethystium breathes light into the shadows. Amethystium is Oystein Ramfjord, a Norwegian composer who shapes elements of electronica and darkwave, evoking classic Tangerine Dream and Kitaro. This is the follow-up album to ODONATA, Ramfjord's acclaimed debut. Voices figure prominently into each song's construction. Often ethereal and wordless, these sound forms give a great depth and haunting quality to the music, while the only discernible lyrics are found on "Autumn Interlude." Amidst pitch shifting and electronic squall, guest vocalist Joyelle Brandt soars, recalling the powerful collaboration between Sarah McLachlan and Delirium. Gregorian inflections are found on "Shadow to Light" and "Exultation." The Indian-themed "Garden of Sakuntala" is driven by the tightly stretched skins of a tabla. "Elvensong" features the cello of Synove Flobak. With a gem cutter's precision, Ramfjord integrates a dizzying array of sonic embellishments into epic meditations.
Amethystium Aphelion Songs | 1. | Shadow To Light |
| 2. | Garden Of Sakuntala |
| 3. | Exultation |
| 4. | Ad Astra |
| 5. | Gates To Morpheus |
| 6. | Autumn Interlude |
| 7. | Elvensong |
| 8. | Shibumi |
| 9. | Hymnody |
| 10. | Withdrawal |
| 11. | Berceuse |
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Aphelion Music Review Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews I'm speechless... Beautiful, just beautiful!
hypnotic, sounds, effects, dream music -- are some of the words that come to mind when describing this gem.
if i could take but one CD to an island far far away...(ok you know the rest) IT WOULD BE THIS ONE! BUY IT!
Submitted by Shan (I WONT TELL) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Music to do many life happenings
This CD I have on in the full blast, also while doing housework that I don't like doing,full blast. The melodies he has created has some effect on the brain waves - can't tell which ones though! He has added some nice voice sounds too which makes for meditative drive time while in traffic. Great effect on me.
Submitted by a reviewer (San Diego CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Music for the ride home
This is music to soothe the road rage on the way home. My first try of Amethystium, but certainly not my last.
Submitted by wg in nm (ABQ, NM, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.  very enjoyable
purchased as a Christmas gift for someone and they were very pleased. Really liked the music.
Submitted by look2theskies (Cleveland, OH)
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good quality,fast services
I am very satisfied with my latest CD purchse;quality sound,fast service as you claimed,no hassle what so ever and I decided to keep purchasing from your company because it is even better from buying off the shelf!
Submitted by jsamra (Tulsa,Ok,USA)
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