A Mix of the dark and light
Michael A. Ventarola | New Jersey | 08/27/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Between The Twilights
The Unquiet Void
Mike Ventarola (initially appeared in New Grave Magazine)Middle Pillar introduces Jason Wallach, the mastermind behind The Unquiet Void, who clearly demarcates a highly ambitious and breathtaking work. Between The Twilights is meditative, reflective and at times, disturbing. It is like a midnight swim in the moonlight where we are unsure if we are truly safe from the aquatic dangers that may lurk beneath the darkened waters. Subliminally, it encroaches upon our psyche to peer into the corners of our mind that we choose to ignore. The music at times took on the element of breathing and floating in an effortless fashion, which propelled us to a false sense of security, not unlike our waking existence. Like the fury of water that becomes a rushing tidal wave, the sound plunged us headlong into a forbidden and ominous territory that we are finally forced to confront. Like other Middle Pillar label releases, The Unquiet Void is for the connoisseur of music who strives for a more mature element to their dark music which makes them feel and think. Wallach doesn't just create music; he creates the elemental forces via sound. At various points in the recording, one is left with the feeling of sound becoming fluid, fire, earth and air. Rather than being a total descent into dark ambient music, this recording stretches to create a harmonic entity that is fully capable of being light and dark without compromising either. For those who desire music that stretches the paradigms of introspective parameters, Between the Twilights will enable you to create whole new worlds of existence within your own dreams."
A Very Unique Listen...
M. Randall | Allen Park, MI | 05/25/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Finding words to describe this release is harder then I thought... What I can do is explain what this music reminds me of. At times it oftens sounds like a soundtrack to some discovery channel space documentary... You know the type, a boring guy talks about stars and black holes while a collection of space images is shown. These tracks would fit in quite perfect for such a show.
It really does give you a dreamy in space feel. I fell asleep while listening to this CD the other night in my bed and I had very trippy dreams!
I love this artist!"