![]() yet consider this recent passage from his Internet diary: This is odd, isn't it, as he's the man who said that words get in the way of the music. As he's such a sensitive player, he creates that romantic identification with Nature that the poets of old wrote about. What OL has done here is re-articulate the world we have become deaf to. Surf, birds, wind, rain - they become cliches within our daily frame of reference, become all motion without meaning. Because the contemporary world is so full of industrial noise, we become blase about what we hear. Implicit in the act is transcendentalism. and a means whereby we can evoke the spirit world. Essentially, music is an emulation of the natural world. Is this good old musique concrete? Certainly a case can be made that all music today is nothing more or less than a sound montage due to multi-tracking and signal filtering. For the most part, the foreground remains OL's signature flamenco guitar melody, while the background is a synth backwash, with natural sounds merging metrically. What's the term? Sprechkunst? The language of music, that quality in the tonality that describes the landscape behind it.Īnd there always is a landscape, a shifting geography of foreground and background. OL is very much an acoustic painter, his sonic architecture always extremely visual. You could call it environmental music, a means of establishing space. It's also subtle, almost subliminal at times, something the listener can grow into. This stuff is extremely down-tempo, like the relaxed breathing of a contented dreamer. The 13 tracks make up a narrative, which is like a radio play without the dialogue. yes, "soundscape", for that's what this CD is. It's background, almost a whisper, a subtlety in the overall mix of the soundscape. Yes, he actually uses a recording of a moving train as part of his instrumental. This is the ambience of "Dreaming On The Starlight Train", just one of several such quasi-mystical tracks on Ottmar Liebert's latest CD, In The Arms Of Love. Although you are alone, somehow you feel you are in the arms of love. The stars seem larger, their astrological patterns obviously navigating your journey. The muted chatter of the wheels on the rails, metric, polymetric, isometric. You're on a train, perhaps travelling through the Rockies, snug in a roomette. ![]() Some items we just can’t take back for returns, due to a one time function like strings or drums heads and other times it’s not sanitary to do so with microphones or harmonicas.Where are you? Gently rocking in the darkness, half-asleep, the shrouded landscape flickering past outside the window. We reserve the right to charge a restocking fee based on the return condition. Why is that number important? This will allow us to speed up the process of the return. Most times we will give you an RA number (Return Authorization). Please contact us as soon as possible if your order was received incorrectly, damaged, or defective. If the product was shipped for free, the charge will be deducted from refund, unless the reason for the return is outside normal circumstances. Please pack the product safely for the journey back to us. Most new items may be returned within 30 days of delivery and most vintage & used items may be returned within 3 days of delivery for a full refund, exchange, or store credit. If you placed your order on Amazon or eBay, we advise issuing the return request from your account on the platform of purchase - our Customer Service team will process a refund upon receipt of the item(s). If you decide you'd like to return an item, please contact your Sales Rep, chat us, or give us a call. That’s why we offer an easy return policy to take the stress out of purchasing from us. We understand that sometimes you get a piece of gear that doesn’t work out for you. We’re all musicians here at Chicago Music Exchange and we want you to love the gear you get from us. Please don't hesitate to reach out or call us directly at 77. ![]() If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, we want to know. Our shipping, sales, and customer service teams are always striving to create the best experience for you. Our Bottom line: We care! This is something we take very seriously, because it's what you deserve. Most orders ship the same or next day: We greatly appreciate your patience, and are working hard to fulfill all requests as quickly as possible, while practicing recommended safety guidelines. We are here to put your mind at ease and make your transaction smooth and enjoyable! As musicians ourselves, we want to make sure everything gets to you the way it should, every time. We realize that the online ordering of guitars and instruments, in general, can be a nerve-racking experience. The CME Difference: CME's mission is to make sure your shipment will arrive quickly, carefully, and correctly. You read that right! Any orders over $49 ship for free!*
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