Mathias Grassow is a decidedly diverse performer. Most of his solo recordings fall into the electronic minimalist style. On many of his collaborations, he goes to the tribal ambient style. On
Namakar, he takes that route solo. This is a set of deep tribal minimalism.
Grassow augments his signature synth drones with incessant didgeridoo drones. He surrounds those drones with some gentle synthesizer atmospheres and melodies. They are subtle but they are there. This soundscape is deep, dark, and dense.
Grassow continues to come up with new ways to entertain listeners. Fans of
Amir Baghiri,
Vidna Obmana,
Robert Rich,
Klaus Wiese, and
Steve Roach will like this disc. The unique qualities make it essential for all e-music fans.