Parallel Flaming
Vidna Obmana · 1994
60 min · 7 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating rhythms, crafting an immersive journey through layers of ambient textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fleeting Space Start here — The opening track sets a contemplative tone with its expansive soundscape, inviting listeners into the album's immersive world.
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Parallel Flaming — This title track encapsulates the essence of the album, featuring dynamic layers that blend seamlessly to create a transformative listening experience.
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Doekoen — Closing with a nearly eleven-minute exploration, this track exemplifies Obmana's ability to build tension and release through evolving sound textures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive soundscapes and cohesive flow mark it as a significant work in ambient music.
What we noticed
- Each track employs layered textures and ambient soundscapes, with subtle shifts in dynamics and rhythm throughout.
- Pulsating rhythms are introduced gradually, often starting with ethereal pads before building to more complex patterns.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- tranquil atmospheres for relaxation
- patient explorations of vast spaces
- evocative sound journeys at night
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'Parallel Flaming' established Vidna Obmana's reputation in the ambient genre.
- Career context
- Upon its release in 1994, 'Parallel Flaming' marked Vidna Obmana's emergence as a significant voice in the ambient music scene. This album followed his debut, 'The River of Appearance', and showcased his evolving style, blending organic and electronic elements that would define his career trajectory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Roach· Robert Rich· Brian Eno
Tracklist
- 1 Fleeting Space Start here 8:03
- 2 Parallel Flaming 5:49
- 3 Triangle of Dawn 8:46
- 4 Nocturn 8:51
- 5 Narrow Gloom 9:42
- 6 Shades of Ancient 8:35
- 7 Doekoen 10:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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