Echoing Delight is a classic set of electro-tribal minimalism from
Vidna Obmana (aka Dirk Serries). It features Djen Ajakan Shean and Tom Kloeck as guest performers. Serries created this deep soundscape just before his introduction to
Steve Roach. Serries' work up to this point had been almost exclusively electronic minimalism. This CD shows hints of what is to come. Tribal rhythms and textures are interspersed among the atmospheres and ambient airs. The ethnic timbres are subtle but they are there. Serries' sound design creates a nice balance. It is distinctly minimalist and clearly tribal. This classic CD will appeal to fans of
Steve Roach,
Mathias Grassow,
Klaus Wiese,
Amir Baghiri, and
Robert Rich. It might be hard to find in its original form. After a lengthy and ugly disagreement, Serries re-acquired the rights from Extreme. Parts of the disc appears on The Subterranean Collective. ~ Jim Brenholts