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The last message of the mohicans

Russell E. Scott | Austin, TX | 06/05/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Au-ro-ra: noun



1) "A phenomenon occurring in the night sky around the polar regions, caused by atmospheric gases interacting with solar particles to create streamers, folds, or arches of colored light".



2) "The dawn, usually personified or regarded, as in classical literature, as a goddess".



3) The new CD by Esmerine, the multi-instrumentalist duo from Canada - Beckie Foon and Bruce Cawdron of Godspeed You Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion, ad infiinitum, etc. fame and fortune.



4) A cataclysmic, sonic soundscape orchestrated in six parts as one whole. Expertly executed by percussion and string instruments to achieve a moving, profound statement and interpretations on life themes. Immediate and brooding, while simultaneously, passionate and melancholy. Beautiful isn't meant to be pretty as the musical journey taken here is not about entertainment, but delivery of a very necessary message. Aurora is an intelligent, emotional, and thought provoking ambient, post-rock symphony. The CD packages are each handmade and custom crafted as a glimpse and extraordinary view of a possible brave new world if we save the one we live in. The gift is in its enduring simplicity."