Sometimes I listen to netlabel releases and think, "am I listening to music that somebody just threw together in Garage Band, or does this artist really care about his craft?" Fortunately there are good EPs - like Nest - that come along and help us put those concerns aside. There's just enough tonal care and variation to this release to set it apart as quality netlabel music. Unfortunately, at times the EP seems a bit too concerned with carrying itself along. I found myself wishing for more time to contemplate and explore variations rather than marvel at the monolithic musical space presented. The focus seems to lie squarely on presenting a beautiful - if homogenous - environment rather than involving the listener in the creation of an experience. Like pieces in a curio museum, the tracks fade in and out of view with little context. Even as such, this is a fantastic release for background listening. Perhaps that's where the "borrowing from the world of film soundtracks" bit comes in. There is certainly a practiced sense of atmosphere. If you really need to be drawn in to your music, though, don't plan on nesting here. Nest, another great netlabel EP Maruchan 2007-03-23 04:46:10 2007-03-23 04:46:10 4 This release is the most beautiful netrelease within this year. It is a wonderful collection of soft and warm melodies created with classical instrumentation all wrapped in this certain atmosphere I just love. The only complain I have that there is not more of these songs. true beauty aerotone 2007-03-23 20:36:34 2007-03-23 20:36:34 5 absolumment brillant ... merci à Otto Totland et Huw Roberts no comment Thierry Massard 2007-04-01 09:46:51 2007-04-01 09:46:51 5 Blew me away. In particular the morphing flubberplucked quality of Kyoto and the abandoned rail station mood of Cad Goddeau (which I have on repeatedly) really make this release stand out from the kagillions of netlabel releases out there. I can't wait to hear more from these guys. There's also a cleanliness and dignity to the sound which is rare. A lot of care was taken to maintain a consistently warm tone throughout, making this album perfect for drifting away to. stunning net release KissingersGhost 2009-09-29 04:39:24 2009-09-29 04:39:24 5 4 4.75