Eleven Questions is a captivating collaboration between ambient music pioneer Robert Rich and the innovative Markus Reuter. Released in 2007, this album is the result of an intense week-long creative session at Rich's Soundscape studio in California, followed by two months of meticulous completion, mixing, and mastering by Rich. The album features thirteen concise, engaging tracks that blend ambient, drone, and dark ambient genres, creating a unique sonic landscape.
Markus Reuter, known for his work with groundbreaking groups like CENTROZOON and TUNER, brings his distinctive touch with the Touch Guitar, acoustic guitar, and piano. Robert Rich contributes with his signature sound design, piano, flutes, and lap steel, while SiRenée adds ethereal vocals to enrich the sonic tapestry. Despite the ambient nature of the album, each piece stands out with an instant hookiness, making Eleven Questions a standout release in the genre.
The album's tracklist includes standout pieces like "Reminder," "Reductive," and "Redemption," each offering a unique blend of acoustic and electronic elements. The collaboration between Reuter and Rich results in a harmonious fusion of their individual styles, creating an album that is both introspective and engaging. Eleven Questions is a testament to the creative synergy between two of the most innovative minds in ambient music, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
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