Flying The Irresistible Force

DJ, musician, journalist, and self-described "international cheerleader of ambient," Mixmaster Morris has been one of the most visible (and most active) proponents of new ambient and electronic music. He released his first full-length work, "Flying High" (1992), on the Rising High label, and recorded a celebrated collaboration with Frankfurt ambient composer Pete Namlook, "Dreamfish". Both albums landed Morris at the forefront of the new ambient movement - a position he graciously accepted - and a string of remix work for the likes of Coldcut, the Shamen, Barbarella, Rising High Collective, and Higher Intelligence Agency followed. Growing problems with his label, however, would plague Morris into the recording of his second album, which was delayed for two years. Following the release of Global Chillage in 1994, Morris dissolved his relationship with Rising High and began recording for old friends Coldcut on their Ninja Tune label…

This album is a rare classic ambient masterpiece that could be compared to Flying High and Global Chillage in that it has a flow to the whole album so that each of the tracks although individual are joined together to make a wonderful journey through a unique ambient landscape. There is a greater use of eastern-style vocals and effects than used by The Irresistible Force though and has the feeling more of a group effort rather than an individual one. A lot of the electronic keyboard style is very similar and marks a style that was prevalent among a great era of ambient music that was at a peak in the early 90s.

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