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An essential classic is finally available again. Heresy defines the Lustmord music style of pure, deep rumbling subterrranean atmosphere. Music recorded in crypts, caverns and mines: what could be darker than this?
From the deepest vault at Soleilmoon, a much loved but long unavailable classic has been remastered, repackaged and re-issued. “Heresy”, the album that launched and defined the dark ambient genre when it was first released in 1990, has been hailed by critics and fans as one of the most important works of its time. “Heresy” was recorded in various subterranean locations and manipulated in the studio with Andrew Lagowski (Legion, SETI, Lagowski, etc) providing engineering and additional programming. It was the first Lustmord album to feature extensive sampling and computer assisted sound design. Recent improvements in sound technology permitted Lustmord to re-master and significantly improve on the original recordings for this new version, which comes in a digipak and even bears a new catalog number.
Brian Williams, the man behind Lustmord, currently works as a sound designer in Hollywood. His most recognizable musical contributions to soundtracks can be heard on “The Crow” and “Underworld”, but he has contributed his talents to numerous films and computer games. His resume includes musical collaborations with The Melvins, Tool, Chris & Cosey, Coil, Paul Haslinger (Tangerine Dream), SPK, Robert Rich, Current 93 and Nurse with Wound. He has done remixes for Jarboe (Swans), Venetian Snares and Mortiis. From 1985 until 1999 he ran Side Effects Records, the label launched by SPK, releasing more than 30 albums. As Lustmord he has released 10 albums and singles, as well as additional works as Arecibo, Terror Against Terror and Isolrubin BK, all of which were conceived as means to explore different musical directions.
“Heresy” stands as Lustmord’s signature work, and this new edition shows even more why it’s been a best seller for such a long time.
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Alexandre Boudreau says on 16 Apr 2005
I naturally speak french so sorry for my basic english ! What i could say about heresy ? Its a classic album; everyone who love dark ambient must have this cd. Every new listenning give a new point of view. Behind the macabre, you can see a strange light...
jonathangier says on 13 Sep 2005
Quite simply, one of the very best offerings from the strange and wonderful Lustmord. In fact, one of the greatest 'dark ambient' records ever produced. Layer upon layer of dense soundscapes that enfold you, simultaneously smothering and transporting the listener; like entering an alternate universe where the unknowable becomes tangible. An absolute masterpiece!
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