Aquatic and Other Worlds is the debut album of Oksana Linde, an electronic composer from Venezuela. It features a collection of pieces she composed from 1983 to 1989 in a small home studio comprised of a Casio CZ-1, a Moog Polymoog and Source, and a TEAC reel-to-reel recorder. She studied with Angel Rada, visiting his studio on many occasions and learning various techniques. By 1989 Oksana had composed 30 pieces and many of the ones on this album were painstakingly digitized from the original tapes that were in poor condition. Now, at age 74, she is sharing these recordings with the world.
The opening track reminds me of Tangerine Dream’s Green Desert, with its sparse arrangement and flowing chord progression but, throughout the whole album I hear similarities to Edgar Froese’s solo work. There are similar tones and the same feel to many of his pieces. She weaves multiple melody lines through thick synth strings and droning bass lines creating playful tunes that are optimistic and instill a sense of promise. What I love about this album is that it demonstrates what can be accomplished with even the smallest amount of equipment. These compositions do not rely on the latest technology or a vast selection of synths but, creative use of what was available. Yet another fine example that limitations spawn creativity.
Aquatic and Other Worlds is a lovely collection of tunes that instantly transports you back to a time of discovery and wonder. A time when electronic music was being invented from the minds of visionaries and sounds made from synthesizers captured the imagination of the listener.
Available on March 25th, with a limited vinyl release on May 25th.
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