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Aphelion

by Todd Snow

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Let's just get this out of the way first: Aphelion--the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is a the greatest distance from the sun. From the moment you put on this disc, you'll know you're not in Kansas anymore.

I've wanted to review it for weeks, but didn't feel I had a proper handle on it yet because each time I would put it on, my mind wandered all over the galaxy. I kept thinking pay attention! But then the thought dawned on me that this music is so effective for that reason--it defies all attempts to rationally approach it or pigeon-hole it.

For those of you unfamiliar with Todd's soundscapes, his ambient terrain is unlike almost any other artist working in the field. The first names that pop in my head when trying to share with others though are Jeff Greinke for his processing of urban sound and especially Michale Stearns for his sense of otherworldly atmospherics. Or maybe M Griffin foe creating a sense of an immersive journey. But ultimately, Todd's vision is uniquely his own. You'll find yourself gravitating to his uncanny power to rivet you and yet defy your expectations of what "music" can be. Like being hypnotized, he lulls you into an alpha state perfect for drifting and dreaming, star gazing or settling into the hyper-creative state that must be experienced to be understood. You'll find yourself coming back to it again and again and not knowing exactly why.

Aphelion does what few other artistic works manage these days: take you somewhere you've never been before, challenge you and yet never break the level of trust between you and the work. You know you're in safe hands with Todd. You'll arrive back where you started--but infinetly better for having taken the journey.

Until space flight becomes available for the masses, this is the best shot we've got at blasting off into another galaxy. After you've heard Aphelion, you'll want to get in line for the first ticket into orbit, He's talented, this
Mr. Snow. What's better still he's just coming into his own. Dream on, Todd thanks for taking us with you on your sonic flight into the stars.
Bryan Szabo

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released August 8, 2008

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