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Stephan Micus is an eclectic performer. He builds esoteric walls of sound with offbeat ethnic instruments and devices. The Garden of Mirrors is a set of gentle pieces constructed largely around acoustic sounds and simple percussion. Wordless chants carry the strange atmospheres to the edges of reality. At those distant points Micus shines. Such is the stature of an experimental artist. Just when Micus seems to be as far out as he can go, he stretches the limits some more. These delightful soundscapes waver between world fusion and avant-garde. There is not a lot of dissonance. This disc will appeal to fans of Terry Riley, Alvin Curran, Polly Moller, and Jocelyn Pook. ~ Jim Brenholts
Recorded in 1995 & 1996.
Solo performer: Stephan Micus (vocals, sinding, bolombatto, shakuhaachi, suling, nay, tin whistle, steel drums, percussion).
Recording information: 1995-1996.
Photographer: Mirjam Daum.JazzTimes (12/00, pp.94-5) - "...You may not hear a more uniquely mediative album this year than this....there's an emotional depth and a sweet, pained profundity to Mincus' work that transcends the [new age] scene..." Stephan Micus Garden Of Mirrors Songs Garden Of Mirrors Review
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