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Capsula - Sense of a Drop Review

Todd R. Wolfe | Denver | 10/25/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're really into psychedelic ambient/chill/downtempo then you've probably heard the name Capsula. If not, now's the time. Capsula is Yosef Shamay of Israel and is one of a handful of artists that truly define what "psychedelic electronic music" is all about. I also believe he's been completely influenced by the video game music programmers of 20 years ago, especially the music from "Road Rash 3" on Sega Genesis. But that's just me. :)



His first full-length album, "Synthesis of Reality", was released on Ajana Records in 2005. He's had tracks on compilations from Ajana, Peak Records, Moonstone Records, and Liquid Records. After four long years, he's out with his second album, Sense of a Drop, on Waveform Records.



Capsula's sound can best be described thus: psychedelic stretching, squelching, and scratching sounds floating and spinning in all conceivable directions, 16-bit video game melodies updated for today's sophisticated listener, many layers of effected rhythms, heady bass lines, and vocal samples that spring up from the ether--pitching up and down, up and down, making the left hemisphere of your brain work just a bit in conjunction with your right.



His newest album is utterly unique in almost every aspect you can think of. This album is the very definition of psychedelic and I'll be playing this for years to come, no doubt. Do yourself a favor and pick up this album as quickly as possible!"