It is of course difficult (and rather useless) to try to distinguish one track amongst them all as they all participate to
the creation of this mysterious and attractive atmosphere. Simply, 'Montauk Project' has to be taken and experimented as a
whole since with 14 tracks and a play time of 68 minutes it definitely surpasses anything released in the dark ambient noise
style this year… and turns out to be even more efficient and captivating than the 'Haarp' cd.
The overall musical assemblage is mostly based upon dense layers of sound, pulsed and repetitive frequencies, drawn out
ambient textures, multiple noises, deformed voices/cries… with some atmospheric passages… but expect to physically and
mentally feel the special atmosphere of this record, especially on 'Montauk Chair' which is a real listening experience
that will leave no listener insensible...
The regular cd edition comes in a dvd case featuring a holographic picture on the front-cover; as for the special limited
handmade edition (only 83 numbered copies), it comes in a stunning S.A.G.E. radar station package.
As a conclusion, I will quote the last line of the press release 'The technology perfected in the Montauk Project is,
unfortunately, extremely powerful'... as the same word applies to this outstanding document that also benefits from an
excellent sound quality and production!
Highly recommended!
Nathalie F.
Contacts:
If Galerie Schallschutz was considered as a very promising act to follow closely after the release of 'Haarp' (and not
as one of these numerous boring formations using 'serious' subjects and luxurious packaging as faire-valoirs), this new
material focused once again on strong thematic content makes it an indispensable project in the dark-ambient-noise-industrial scene.
Winter 2006
Galerie Schallschutz: www.galerieschallschutz.de
Tesco: www.tesco-germany.com