During the brief rise of electronic music in the ‘90s, a particular style emerged—one that built upon the minimalist approach of ‘80s electro pioneers like Kraftwerk, blending it with a cold, otherworldly sci-fi ambience. This soundscape evoked the feeling of exploring an alien environment, using eerie, dissonant synths, evolving cyclical melodies, and subtle percussive elements to create movement. That foundation is precisely what Sundin taps into here—and he executes it masterfully. If you’re familiar with the sci-fi ambient keyboard work of the original Mass Effect video game, you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. With minimalist electronic ambient music, standout tracks or individual performances can be difficult to pinpoint—it’s best experienced as a whole, ideally with headphones and no distractions. If you’re a fan of the genre, you’ll want to immerse yourself in Machine Dialectics.
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