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Obsidian Forest

by Phelios

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Berkdrums A must-have album for sure! And not only because by coincidence I was reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit while giving this album a first spin.. (wow..). This is greatness in music, atmosphere and sounds combined.
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Mysterien Wow... a really amazing album!! I love every minute of it!
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Will Woodard A wonderful album. Thanks for moving my spirit to a new place… Favorite track: The Serpent.
Televiper
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Televiper Different from what I expected but exquisite nonetheless. Less dark ambient and more cinematic, almost meditative. Reminds me of Robert Rich crossed with Paleowolf. Martin Stürtzer is a composer full of surprises. Favorite track: Stargazer.
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volgab5673 Thanks, Martin, for these new beautiful tracks. Again very atmospheric. Forest Throne is one of my favourite ones because it is catchy in best sense. Now I continue listening with reading Chapterhouse Dune. A nice pair. Favorite track: Forest Throne.
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Jean Donnay With Obsidian Forest, I feel like Martin is venturing into new musical territories marked by gripping atmospheres and imbued with musical phrases of great seduction. It's hard to highlight just one track, they're all superb. A sumptuous album to recommend without reservation.
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The Void unbroken 07:06
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Forest Throne 06:42
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Pillars of Night 07:31
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The Serpent 07:11
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Ancient Dominion 06:59
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Stargazer 06:53
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Voices of Dawn 09:08
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about

With his latest release, Martin Stürtzer, the mastermind behind Phelios, continues to carve out a unique space in the dark ambient genre. He blends expansive soundscapes with slowly evolving tribal rhythms to create a truly immersive experience. Obsidian Forest captures the essence of deep, shadowy woods where ancient, unseen forces seem to dwell. The album feels like a ritualistic journey into nature’s darker realms, with each track evoking a vivid, sometimes haunting, landscape of sound.

Phelios’ trademark monumental melodies are omnipresent throughout the album, merging with somber, swelling drones that pull listeners into a dense sonic fog. As the album progresses, these melodies evolve like distant, otherworldly chants reverberating through the trees. The layering is intricate, and the atmosphere is thick, yet there’s always a sense of space—an invitation to explore these shadowy woods further.

The addition of tribal percussion is a defining feature of the album, grounding the otherwise ethereal soundscapes with a primal energy. These rhythms emerge slowly, almost as if they are the footsteps of an unseen figure moving deeper into the wilderness. Phelios seamlessly blends ancient and futuristic elements, balancing tension and tranquility to craft a meditative yet eerie soundscape.

Phelios' latest work is both a sonic journey and an imaginative exploration of nature’s darker side—a plunge into the heart of dark woods, where every echo and shadow holds an untold story.

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released November 1, 2024

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Martin Stürtzer Wuppertal, Germany

Martin Stürtzer is a producer and live performer of Ambient, Dub Techno and Dark Ambient music from Wuppertal (Germany).

Visit my second page dedicated to the Home Concerts: echoelberfeld.bandcamp.com

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