Dynamophone is in San Fran, and they specialize in ambient and "euphonic experimental" music. Ha! Euphonic. Maybe you thought they meant "euphoric" but no!
eu·pho·ny [yoo-fuh-nee] –noun, plural -nies.
fəagreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, esp. a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words: the majestic euphony of Milton's poetry.
I have two releases of theirs and plan to get more. Disinterested is my favorite when it rains. A glorious post-rock perfection, the album is made with all guitar, and Matt Brown's intent was to do just that: Make ambient music with just guitar. Julia and I are in love with his record. "Disinterested" isn't exactly the most gripping name for a band. I am skeptical of the intent with that one, but perhaps Brown is "disinterested in sucking at making music?" Who knows. His music is great.
The other album is by A Lily, who is James Vella of Yndi Halda. This is the PRIME album to listen to as you go to sleep. Here's why it's better than most, according to me: It starts off very active. Perhaps you brush your teeth or fold some clothes or coo your baby to sleep before actually slipping into bed. This is when you put that on. Or maybe you read in bed for 20 minutes before you actually blow out your lantern. Perfect. A Lily has figured that out. Sonically, it's very bright and chirpy. Children chatter and get blipped into skittery rhythms. Glockenspiel plonks and guitars blink. It's very happy music, clearly written by someone in love. The last two tracks are strictly ambient, however, and comprise almost 40 minutes! Slow drifters to ensure the traffic doesn't keep you awake.
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It's so rewarding to finally read someone getting what we are up to! Thank you ever so much!
Keep well!
Best,
Dynamophone
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