To celebrate its 30th anniversary (and to raise funds for the next 30) the Stars End radio program has
released a double CD of exclusive recordings made during on-the-air performances.
It includes a 12 minute AS track called "Argent Engine" from 2006.
The first CD presents local artists The Ministry of Inside Things and Orbital Decay, followed by frequent
British invaders Ian Boddy, AirSculpture and RMI. The second disc is devoted to a more American-style ambient selection
from Robert Rich, Rudy Adrian, Jonn Serrie, Jeff Pearce, Erik Wollo, Saul Stokes and Steve Roach.
The tracks segue beautifuly between the artists. Often you're well into a track before some trademark flourish gives
notice that has changed. As the album has been sequenced by Chuck van Zyl, it probably shouldn't come as much
of a surprise (it's what he does every weekend!) But it is impressive none the less, and make each disc feel
like a real album rather than a collection of disparate tracks.
The album is only available as part of the WXPN membership package. Not the cheapest way to get hold of an album,
but you are helping
a vital part of the world-wide EM community. Remember you don't need to be in Philly to enjoy Stars End, it's
available over the web wherever you are. More information
including sound clips is at the Stars End site.
After sitting around doing nothing (well, lots actually - see the timeline - but not much in the way of album releases)
there is finally a new AirSculpture album. Burn is a recording of the Hampshire Jam 2 concert, which has been demanded as a release pretty much since the last
notes faded.