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A progressive trance duo based in Israel, Angel Tears uses very few standard Middle Eastern tropes in their music, instead preferring an oddly effective mix of Yes-style progressive rock structures and acoustic fragility, combined with the pulsating beats and cool atmospheres of '90s ambient techno. The combination works better than one might expect, creating a powerful, trance-inducing sound that mostly resists the clichés of "ethnic" electronic music. Angel Tears was formed in 1997 by Momi Ochion, a 40-ish singer/songwriter who had previously worked in more traditional forms of Israeli pop music, and Sebastian James Taylor, from London, who also records ambient techno under the names Shakta, Digitalis and Kaya Project. On their self-titled 1998 debut, the duo was helped by programmer Lior Miller. The follow-up, Angel Tears Volume II, appeared in 2000. ~ Stewart Mason, Rovi
Ya gotta love a music review that can use the words "trope", "acoustic fragility", and "ambient techno" and still expect to be taken seriously. I've also noted in this album an impending subtlety that in no way diminishes the concurrent instrumentality/vocal tonality, but instead hightens its fragility, don't you think?
No clue what's being said, but I do appreciate the sound in a musical and mood-inducing trancey way. Very relaxing but holding a hard beat. I'm impressed.
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