Introducing Ambienism Volume One, a self guided tour through the dream worlds of the sonic frontier, featuring a variety of ambient terrains provided by some of North Americas most progressive ambient music visionaries.
I took a chance on this album and I have to say it payed off.
Cheesy Poser artwork notwithstanding, this is a quality compilation of ambient artists from across the US. I found that this album flows pretty well for a collection of songs not intended to go together, but is not quite as smooth as an album createded as a whole. You still get a nice ambient effect and the sonic landscapes are interesting ones indeed. I had not heard of most of these artists, but after listening I intend to pick a few of them up. Co-workers have asked what I was listening to, saying they thought it sounded great.
This is a good sampler of ambient music and should not be expected to be more. Give it a try, I did and was well rewarded. Listen to it at home watching the rain splatter on your windows with a cup of steaming oolong tea.