Aurora :: Compilation (Merck Records)

The Aurora compilation is a departure from the Merck releases thus far. It is a compilation composed of ambient tracks created by released and unreleased producers alike. Most of whom are primarily known for their IDM output. The music has a lot of warmth to it and a very high melody/noise ratio (as you would expect from these musicians doing ambient). A lot of the tracks are reminiscent of Aphex Twin’s SAW 2 era’s inviting warmth and smoothness. Featuring tracks by: Lackluster, Sense, Melf, Phonex, Proem, Salice, Ilkae, Oblique, Threehz, Syndrone, Kiyoshi Ono, Pandorabox, Soundstate, and EU. This 75-minute cd is an exciting departure from the traditional roles of IDM producers and something very refreshing to hear after a lull in quality ambient music.

Set for release January 1st 2001.

• Merck Records