The Threshold

This is the second CD by Dweller At The Threshold. It has been two years in the making but the results couldn’t be better. Eurock, the record label, call this "progressive electronica", a good definition for this work. The CD have three main themes (Generation, Transmission, and Illumination). Each one has several parts but the mood is very similar: powerful electronic sequences, sonic landscapes and dark passages. You can see the influences of the early Tangerine Dream, but DATT has its own sound palette and personality.

Fans of vintage electronic music might know the mature skills and music of the musicians involved in this recording. Well, they won’t be disappointed with this excellent bunch of sounds derived from vintage keys and sequencers. The CD nicely kicks off with "Pre-flight", composed by Dave Fulton and John Duval. Next is the strong "Arrival" from the trio Engels/vander Wel/Heij, which carries strong comparisons to the sequencer-stuff of ‘70 Tangerine Dream. Tracks 3 to 6 are the outcome of a session the SFP-guys had with Dave Fulton on December 7, 2002, of which "Passage" is a wonderful excursion with some great mellotron sounds. In all, the sparkling music on this album breathes the magic realm of TD’s "Ricochet" and "Encore".

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