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Lilies

Arovane · 2000

36 min · 9 tracks · intelligent dance music

A delicate blend of ambient soundscapes and intricate electronic rhythms that evoke a serene yet contemplative atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Ten Hours Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Windy Wish Trees — This track encapsulates the ethereal qualities of the album with its layered synths and gentle melodies, creating an immersive listening experience.
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    Cry Osaka Cry — With its rich textures and evocative soundscapes, this track showcases Arovane's ability to blend emotion with complex electronic production.
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    Lilies — The title track stands out for its lush arrangements and tranquil vibe, serving as a centerpiece that reflects the album's overall theme of introspection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album blends ambient soundscapes with intricate rhythms, showcasing strong composition and craft.

What we noticed

  • The first track, 'Ten Hours', establishes a slow build with layered ambient textures that gradually introduce rhythmic elements.
  • Several tracks feature intricate glitchy beats interspersed with melodic motifs, creating a dynamic interplay between rhythm and atmosphere.
  • The album closes with 'Good Bye Forever', which features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of tranquility.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene moments for deep focus
  • dreamlike soundscapes for relaxation
  • short tracks for quick escapes
  • gentle rhythms for reflective moods

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy stimulation
  • prefer standalone hit songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Arovane's presence in the IDM genre, gaining critical acclaim.
Themes
ethereal soundscapes· Japanese urban landscapes
Career context
Released in 2000, Lilies marked Arovane's sophomore album, following his debut album, Atol Scrap. This release solidified his presence in the intelligent dance music genre, showcasing a maturation in his sound design and compositional style.
Stylistic neighbors
Ulrich Schnauss· Biosphere· Loscil
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Tracklist

  • 1 Ten Hours Start here 3:01
  • 2 Windy Wish Trees 3:19
  • 3 Passage to Nagoya 2:07
  • 4 Cry Osaka Cry 5:08
  • 5 Pink Lilies 4:00
  • 6 Lilies 5:27
  • 7 Tokyo Ghost Stories 5:07
  • 8 Instant Gods Out of the Box 4:35
  • 9 Good Bye Forever 3:48

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