Psyche, by Sanctuary

Psyche

by Sanctuary

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Michael Borella The music of Psyche seems to be in constant cycle of deconstructing and rebuilding itself at the molecular level. Here, Hopkinson has created a work that fuses layers of order and chaos with one another, making for a compelling and heady listen.

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Caesar Psyche, Sanctuary's debut release on Reverse Alignment, is an album that challenges the boundaries of ambient music, offering an immersive sonic experience that invites the listener on an inner journey. Rick Hopkinson, the creative mind behind Sanctuary, skillfully combines minimalist elements with field recordings, resulting in five tracks that explore the depths of the mind and soul. www.versacrum.com/vs/2024/05/sanctuary-psyche.html
Favorite track: Lost in the clouds of Ego.

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1.	Approaching the forbidden wall 11:56	buy track
2.	They're coming 14:09	buy track
3.	Do you hide behind your shadow 12:02	buy track
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5.	Lost in the clouds of Ego 10:54	buy track

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In the ethereal journey woven through the five mesmerizing tracks of Psyche, Rick Hopkinson masterfully intertwines ambient music with a myriad of elements, including subtle minimalism and evocative field recordings. Each composition serves as a sonic exploration of the psyche itself, delving into the depths of consciousness and emotion.

As one ventures into the sonic landscape crafted by Hopkinson, they are enveloped by layers of sound that seem to echo the complexities of the human mind. The gentle ebb and flow of synthesizers evoke a sense of introspection, while carefully integrated field recordings transport the listener to distant realms of imagination.

Hopkinson's keen attention to detail extends beyond the music itself. Through his Sanctuary project and his insightful YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@rickhopkinson), he invites listeners into his creative "sanctuary", offering glimpses into his meticulous process of music production. Here he unveils the inner workings of his sonic explorations, sharing his passion for synthesis and the art of crafting immersive ambient soundscapes.

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released May 16, 2024

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Luminous Dash
Psyche is a much more challenging album than most of the dark ambient and related ones that we are bombarded with almost every week.
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This Is Darkness
The latest album from Sanctuary is this wonderfully dark and foreboding album of dark ambient / experimental electronica – in which the boundaries of the genre are blown away, resulting in an album that takes things to the next level. Multi-layered, and featuring incredible synth work, eerie drones, and spine chilling field recordings, this is an album that offers something different in each and every listen. This is an album for losing yourself in, as you lie back in a darkened room, and immerse yourself in the unfolding soundscapes. Stunning.

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Mastering by Raffaele Pezzella (a.k.a. Sonologyst).
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