{"id":123814,"date":"2025-03-10T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/ambient-music\/frozen-in-time-this-is-darkness-playlist-may-2024-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T09:25:00","slug":"frozen-in-time-this-is-darkness-playlist-may-2024-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=123814","title":{"rendered":"Frozen In Time: This is Darkness playlist &#8211; May 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are the dark ambient albums that we at <strong>This is Darkness<\/strong>\u00a0have been listening to this month \u2013 some are new releases, but a few are older gems we\u2019ve just (re)discovered.<\/p>\n<p>Please check these out by clicking on the Bandcamp link next to each review (or by clicking on the <strong>BNDCMPR<\/strong> link at the bottom of the page), and please\u00a0consider supporting the featured artists. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>phoan\u00f8gramma &amp; Luca Ferro \u2013 <em>limen memoriae<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6206 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/limen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1179564153\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The latest release from the ever awesome <em><strong>Unexplained Sounds Group<\/strong><\/em> label is this impressive album from 3 very talented musicians: <strong>Angelo Panebianco<\/strong>, <strong>Matteo Mariano<\/strong>, and <strong>Luca Ferro<\/strong>. Drawing inspiration \u201c<em>from the transient and fallible nature of memory<\/em>\u201d this is music that is otherworldly, disorienting, and haunting \u2013 providing the listener with an incredible audio experience as they are transported from the world we know to one of vast spaces and impossible, almost alien architectures. Wonderful.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>floating shrine \u2013 <em>Connecting<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6201 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/connecting.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=2797746187\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Floating Shrine<\/b>\u2018s second album on the wonderful <em><strong>Decaying Spheres<\/strong><\/em>label is an album of gorgeously textured landscapes, featuring warm organic ambient arrangements and glitchy electronic elements. The end result is something very special indeed \u2013 with subtle melodies and melancholic undertones, this is an album that is perfect for a period of relaxation and introspection. Simply beautiful.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Coppergear \u2013 \u200b<em>\u00f6\u200bldanya<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6202 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/copper.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=2080455285\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coppergear<\/strong>\u2018s latest release is an album of deliciously dark ambient with industrial and post-industrial undertones that is jaw droppingly good. The music here is dark, moody, and dripping in atmosphere from start to finish. I\u2019ve had this on repeat play since I first heard it a few weeks ago, and it gets better and better with each and every listen. Highly recommended for fans of dark ambient with an industrial edge. Impressive stuff!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Raus \/ Nahtonerfahrung \u2013 <em>an uns, die wir hier sind<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6205 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ind.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1986507665\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The latest release on the wonderful <b><i>Zustandsaufnahmen<\/i><\/b> label features tracks of experimental ambient (from Italian viola artist <strong>Raus<\/strong>) and tracks of no-input, harsh noise improvisations (from two Cologne based musicians, <strong>Nahtonerfahrung<\/strong>). The contrast between the two types of music really works here, providing the listener with complimentary variances that make for a very rewarding audio experience. On the basis of this release, I will definitely be checking out more work from both artists \u2013 and this excellent independent label!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shane Morris \u2013 <em>Book of Shadows<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6200 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/book.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=4021191796\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shane Morris<\/strong> is \u2013 quite rightly- making quite a name for himself in the dark ambient genre, with each and every release offering a real treat to fans of atmospheric dark ambient. His latest release, <em><strong>Book of Shadows<\/strong><\/em>, is another equally impressive collection of dark ambient tracks, featuring haunting soundscapes, evolving drones, and eerie field recordings \u2013 all working together perfectly to create a wonderfully rewarding cinematic listening experience. Fantastic!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Karen Vogt \u2013 <em>Waterlog<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6210 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/waterlog-292x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/waterlog-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/waterlog-1050x1080.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/waterlog-768x790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/waterlog-900x925.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/waterlog.jpg 1167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3143109518\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Karen Vogt<\/b> is one of those wonderful artists whose music transcends genres \u2013 using her voice, she creates incredible atmospheric, ambient and experimental compositions. <em><strong>Waterlog<\/strong><\/em> is a 7-track album written and recorded in three improvisational sessions just after <strong>Karen<\/strong>\u2018s beloved cat, LUIS, passed away. With themes of grief and deep emotion, the resulting music is melancholic, haunting, and dreamlike. It\u2019s absolutely beautiful from start to finish, and very highly recommended for those looking for something delicate and evocative. Breath-taking.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>karen vogt \u2013 <em>diary#5<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6203 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/diary-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=214819314\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another release from <strong>Karen Vogt<\/strong>, <strong><em>diary #5<\/em><\/strong> utilises and explores unfinished and unreleased loops, improvisations and pieces made during her <em><strong>Little Pink Fluffy Clouds<\/strong><\/em> sessions. The first half of the tracks are textural loops made only of vocals, and the second half feature guitar and vocal pieces with some spoken and experimental pieces. All of them are stunning \u2013 and oozing with feelings of joy, heartache, and heartfelt emotion. This is one of those amazing albums that stays with you long after it\u2019s finished playing. Gorgeous.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spacecraft \u2013 <em>Moments of Solitude<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6207 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/moments.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3019152587\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been a big fan of Mumbai-based <strong>Spacecraft<\/strong> for quite a while now \u2013 his albums of subtle dream-like electronic \/ drone \/ ambient never failing to impress. <em><strong>Moments of Solitude<\/strong><\/em> is, as the name suggests, an album of music perfect for chilling out to and losing yourself into. The music here is dreamy and ethereal \u2013 conjuring up images of spaces-capes and solar storms in distant galaxies. Divine.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>insectarium \u2013 <em>Hypatia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6204 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hypatia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=425187678\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Slithering Black Records <\/strong><\/em>continues to release incredibly gorgeous\u00a0dark ambient, ritual ambient, industrial, and Lovecraftian themed albums, and their latest release, <strong>Hypatia<\/strong> by <strong><em>insectarium<\/em><\/strong>, is another album of the highest order. The music is here is dark and brooding, with eerie soundscapes skilfully combined with haunting field recordings and slow unfolding drones. This is an album that is well worth checking out if you are a fan of atmospheric dark ambient. Wonderful!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sanctuary \u2013 <em>Psyche<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6208 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/psyche.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=3723364015\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The latest album from <strong>Sanctuary<\/strong> is this wonderfully dark and foreboding album of dark ambient \/ experimental electronica \u2013 in which the boundaries of the genre are blown away, resulting in an album that takes things to the next level. Multi-layered, and featuring incredible synth work, eerie drones, and spine chilling field recordings, this is an album that offers something different in each and every listen. This is an album for losing yourself in, as you lie back in a darkened room, and immerse\u00a0 yourself in the unfolding soundscapes. Stunning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Various Artists \u2013 <em>Stalker \u2013 Music inspired by Andrej Tarkowskij\u2019s movie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6209 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-88x88.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stalker.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"120\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/album=1330791885\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=none\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of the novel, <em><strong>Roadside Picnic<\/strong><\/em>, on which the movie Stalker was based, so I was thrilled when I discovered that the wonderful <em><strong>Eighth Tower Records<\/strong><\/em> label was releasing an album of music inspired by the movie. With music from 14 talented musicians \u2013 including <strong>Mombi Yuleman<\/strong>, <strong>phoan\u00f8gramma<\/strong>, and <strong>Kelados<\/strong>, to name just a few \u2013 this is another impressive collection of tracks from this label. With music that features elements of dark ambient, drone, electronic, and industrial, there is something for everyone here, and fans of dark, atmospheric music will not be disappointed. Wonderful!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click on the below image to go to this month\u2019s <strong>This is Darkness<\/strong> playlist on BNDCMPR, which features 1 track from each of the above albums:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bndcmpr.co\/7869b52c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6214 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Playlist-Banner-May-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"898\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Playlist-Banner-May-2024.jpg 898w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Playlist-Banner-May-2024-300x29.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thisisdarkness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Playlist-Banner-May-2024-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the dark ambient albums that we at This is Darkness\u00a0have been listening to this month \u2013 some are new releases, but a few are older gems we\u2019ve just (re)discovered. 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