Mosaic

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Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 47:52

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American Grammaphone?

oneyardbrd

Out of the label built by Chip Davis of Mannheim Steamroller, I can see where it is listed as New Age. Whoever decided it was Contemporary Instrumental might want to have another listen! This is pure electronica out of the 80's, full of shimmery synthesizers, and percolating beats. Described as spacy, I would also suggest a feeling of being in a large, damp, underground cavern. I have downloaded the first five and love them all although my favorites are Physics and The Serum.

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Classic Space Music

hgreenw

Burmer was one of several musicians in the 1980s that took advantage of the emerging capacity of digital synthesizers and samplers to create a vast array of sounds and textures. They carried on the tradition of one-person symphonies from the 1970s, including Tomita, Jarre, and W. Carlos, but without the analog challenges and more sound possibilities. On Mosaic, Burmer combines accoustic instruments with synths to create an enchanting, bittersweet mix of electronic sound and symphonic texture. The album offers two electronic ambient classics, Winter on the Wind and Under Shaded Water, which were part of the "space music" sub-genre. These peices do not sound dated, although if you are not a fan of the new-age sound, you will want to skip most of the tracks on Mosaic. Later Burmer albums move away from the expansive, space music sound and lose my interest.

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They Say All Music Guide

Mosaic is a set of nostalgic e-music with nostalgic themes. Richard Burmer constructed this CD as a montage of his life and his search for musical statements. His symphonic synth and his light touch help him to build spacious atmospheres. They are the main catalyst for Burmer’s looks to the past. The rhythmic pieces, while not as strong as the others, serve to keep listeners — and Burmer — in touch with the soul. This CD will appeal to fans of John Flomer, Jonn Serrie, Patrick O’Hearn, and Greg Klamt. – Jim Brenholts