Dave Bessell - Chromatic Lightning Cage

01.After Hours (5:43)
02.Forest Under The Sea (3:41)
03.Darkening Air (7:17)
04.Dream Of The Red Chamber (7:10)
05.Ariel (5:01)
06.Unheimlich (8:36)
07.Nightshade (8:55)
08.Moths (9:34)
09.Elegy (6:30)

Dave Bessell's "Chromatic Lightning Cage" is a masterful blend of electronic orchestration, drawing inspiration from the likes of Vangelis and Tangerine Dream. The album is a complex soundscape that is both atmospheric and intricate, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a world of electronic hallucinations. The opening track, "After Hours," sets the tone with its piano-like arpeggios leading into a realm of elongated synth melodies and alien noises. The album continues to captivate with "Forest Under the Sea," where electronic chimes and synthesized sounds create a music box searching for its melody. Bessell's sound design is exceptional, creating worlds within each track. The music is not just cinematic; it conjures vivid images in the listener's mind. Tracks like "Darkening Air" and "Dream of the Red Chamber" are testament to this, with their majestic synths and powerful chords. "Chromatic Lightning Cage" is a journey through dystopian landscapes and hellacious rides to the edge, with Bessell's guitar work adding a unique texture to the album. It's a record that rewards repeated listenings and stands as a testament to Bessell's talent as a sound shifter and musical world-builder.