Eyes Set Against the Sun
Mira Calix · 2007
62 min · 10 tracks · classical music
A haunting blend of electronic soundscapes and orchestral textures creating an immersive auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Because to Why — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its ethereal soundscapes and intricate layering, showcasing Calix's ability to merge electronic rhythms with classical influences.
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The Way You Are When — Spanning over ten minutes, this track demonstrates Calix's talent for building tension through gradual sonic evolution, drawing listeners into a deeply immersive experience.
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Umbra/Penumbra — This piece exemplifies the album's exploration of light and shadow in sound, utilizing contrasting textures to evoke a sense of movement and emotion.
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Belonging (No Longer mix) — As one of the longer tracks, it encapsulates Calix's signature style of blending atmospheric sounds with rhythmic pulses, creating a captivating journey through sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's innovative blend of electronic and orchestral elements creates a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build gradually, layering electronic textures with orchestral elements before introducing more rhythmic components.
- Several pieces feature unconventional structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus forms in favor of evolving soundscapes.
- The album employs a wide dynamic range, with moments of quiet introspection followed by intense crescendos that create a sense of tension and release.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for reflection
- immersive textures that envelop
- patient unfolding of emotional depth
- ideal for evening solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer concise, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Eyes Set Against the Sun is Mira Calix's first album for Warp Records, following her earlier work in the underground electronic scene. Released in 2007, it showcased her unique fusion of classical elements with electronic music, establishing her as a distinctive voice in experimental sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Fennesz· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Because to Why 5:27
- 2 The Stockholm Syndrome 5:27
- 3 A Cereus Night 1:18
- 4 Eeilo 8:34
- 5 Protean 2:37
- 6 The Way You Are When 10:43
- 7 Tillsammans 2:10
- 8 Umbra/Penumbra 5:09
- 9 Belonging (No Longer mix) 10:54
- 10 One Line Behind 10:18
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