YUMINALE: Reviews

I had a feeling that this recording was going to reflect a tinge of extra work being put in and I was right. You did outdo yourself. Yuminale has a signature sound, I don't know if you've been told this before. There is a certain "glaze" that lays over your musical phrases and it is unique to Yuminale, I haven't heard it elsewhere. It's a glaze that is in your other albums even though the extra work on this one is apparent. In referencing your signature sound I want to say that I noticed at the CD Baby store that you corresponded your sound to Future Sound of London and Boards of Canada. Though I see why you would draw that correspondence for those who don't know your music I feel I can tell you that you surpass both of them in my opinion. FSOL often has a very chaotic almost apocalyptic feel to it, while your music is more like music you would hear in a smoke filled bar on an alien world {I actually conjure that image when I hear your music}. Yours is simply more musical. And though Boards of Canada is great, they don't have the same "space" feel to them as you and also they can be very repetitive in their songs where you tend to mix it up more.

Deane, when I listen to your music, I am taken on a journey. I am exploring a room beyond time and space, a different aspect of reality, new my senses. Your music is a gem stone with many facets; it is dreamlike and poetic; it is a portal, and at the same time, a minded vehicle for soul-travels.

-Maria

I listened to the tracks for which you sent a link and I will unquestionably add a few to our next playlist. By the way, the tune “Been Here Before” from “Twilight in the Opal Atrium” is truly wonderful. I sincerely love it. Every time it comes on our MaxMarchRadio broadcasts, I stop what I’m doing to soak it in and give it my full attention. I can literally feel it sink/sync into my soul. It begins in a very unassuming way but by the time it reaches the signature of those mystic chords, one has no choice but to surrender to it. Put simply, the track is genius.

5 Star ReviewExcellent Downtempo Electronica !
Strengths: the sound, originality
Weaknesses: none
Summary: This album is one of my current favorites. A friend of mine told me about it so I took his word, bought it and have been loving it ever since. If you’re thinking of buying this,

I don’t know what this $39.00 craziness is all about since I got mine for around 11.49.

In my opinion, this artist has a unique sound and style which is better than a lot of similar music I’ve heard. There’s a great deal of talent here and it’s freshly delivered.

My favorite tracks are Spires and The Valley.

When I first heard this album, I was transfixed. There are several songs on here that just blew me away. The lightness of Herakleion and the darkness of Spires is an example of the contrasts on this CD. The ending of The Valley just made me stop in my tracks and space. The sound is unique to me and I love it.

# Amazing Music - Highly Recommended

I have not heard anything like this music before. It's just beautiful. There is an ethereal quality to the music that is so serene, yet mesmerizing and unforgetable. Each track has its own feel, and takes you on a divine journey. Great for relaxing or working. Excellent to inspire creativity. This music is simply art for the senses.

Twilight In The Opal Atrium = electronic perfection!
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I just played Yuminale's "Twilight In The Opal Atrium" for the sixth time and after spending so much money on albums I thought were going to be good but let me down, this one definitely stands out as the best among my most recent aquisition from Amazon. If you like spacey/ambient and downtempo music, this will do the trick !

Cheers! ~Gerry

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Enjoy the View, January 13, 2006
"Twilight in the Opal Atrium" by Connecticut-based Yuminale is a passionate work of art that really delivers the goods. This one is about generating a mood, a positive one at that. Think: "Majestic."

This recording will allow you to escape to another place (call it what you want) and wish you could stay there just a little longer. The music is well-crafted, well-executed, electronic and captivating. Pay attention, as there is much to digest. However, it is not a huge challenge to listen to this recording, nor are repeated listens required to appreciate its sonic beauty. This one will more than likely "grab" you first time around.

I hear hints of Tangerine Dream and Jean Michel Jarre, but the Yuminale music is by no means derivative. There are no lengthy, boring drones or cheesy repetative dance numbers. The ten songs on the CD are individual, albeit related segments that make up the journey to "Twighlight in the Opal Atrium." A pleasing journey at that. Sit back, listen and enjoy the view.

Twilight In The Opal Atrium Released

LOS ANGELES (www.yuminale.com) - On its third release, Yuminale is as inventive as ever, at times sending one off to another world with ethereal sounds and captivating musical structures.
A few surprises pop up on 'Twilight In The Opal Atrium' with the inclusion of some fine techno flavored material amongst the more dreamlike numbers.
Synthesizers abound on this CD, more so than the group's previous works, with classic synth leads amongst indistinguishable cutting-edge sounds. For lovers of contemplative mood music with a fresh and original sound that doesn't leave the listener bored, this album delivers.

Against the background which the artist describes as having a "static ambient vibe", the lead melodies of THE VALLEY are carried by an electric violin which can be characterized with adjectives such as hypnotic, mysterious, haunting ...just to name a few.
HERAKLEION is very complex in structure. It has elements of jazz and rock incorporated in its new age sound. The piano phrasing is reminiscent of Keith Jarrett, and I like the use of [what sounds like] an oboe-toned sax.