Impressive set of beats; spacey sounds - a little dark at times, but always interesting. Makes frequent use of vocalizations which makes for a thoughtful blend of electronic and organic sounds.

A journey without end. I hear something new every single time I listen to this work. Amazing sounds.

Second work and the best from HIA. A little hard to find, but worth tracking down.

Zero One (Kevin Dooley) has a unique approach that is quite enjoyable. There is a sense of playfulness in his carefully constructed pieces that will often bring a smile to my face as I listen. His beats often have a decidedly funky feel to them; "Trust" and "Nothing to Fight About" are good examples. Other tracks are more introspective and spacey. This is just one of four good releases by the way.

If you enjoyed "Stranded..." and want more, then this Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) release should be considered. Hammock's song titles are often intriguing: "When the Sky Pours Down Like a Fountain" or "Floating Away in Every Direction" for instance. The sound on this latest work is orchestral in its texture. At times it's hard to believe it is only guitars and keyboards.

Toby Marks just keeps putting out terrific music as Banco de Gaia. This, his latest, was released in 2006, but I still play it quite frequently and discover nuances I didn't hear before. This is the most beat-oriented, danceable item in the list.

From the opening notes of "Liquid Shiva" you know you are in for a treat. This item brings a more pronounced Eastern or "world" flavor to the list. Very nice.

Literally arrived in the mail the day I was compiling this list - a fantastic collection of tracks ranging from the funky opening number "The Rose Room" to the dreamy softness of "Jericho." I look forward to many more listenings of this new discovery.

The latest from Between Interval and it is excellent. Put on good headphones and watch the stars while you listen.