DEADSTAR – Moonlight (Self Released): Deadstar is a French one man Dark/Ambient/Electronic project formed in 2002; Francois Pouvreau, mastermind and only member, recorded two demos (in 2003) before the releasing of "Moonlight". This work does not actually features new material, but compiles the best compositions of Deadstar early demos… The music on this demo could be described as a gloomy soundtrack-like sounding Dark Ambient piece; the neo classical multi-layered keyboard work in accurate conjunction with some deep sounding programmed percussion creates tense and intense symphonic and obscure atmospheres of power, splendor and horror, all combined in a very intelligent manner. If I had to set a parameter I would say this work sound like a mix between Nattefrost (the Danish project, not to be confused with the Norwegian Black Metal act), Burzum ("Hildskjalf" era) and Classical Music… I even think I heard a slight reference to Grieg at the 8th track "Fantasma" and another small allusion to Tchaikovsky at "The Mansion"…"Moonlight" is a quite varied work, unlike many of the Ambient laden projects, Deadstar is focused in create eclectic and multidimensional atmospheres and structures, instead of the minimalist or monolithic ones we are use to hear at this kind of music (and which I also enjoy). This work shows a very solid and pretty original proposal that, even when certainly transmits coherence and solidity, still can improve its composition style, maybe leaving behind some of the intuitively composed sound we can hear at places (especially noticeable at some pretty abrupt songs ends) and embrace a more premeditated composition, which we can also notice along each track this demo contains… "Moonlight" is an interesting and firm demonstration, which unquestionably shows a great potential despite of the natural limitation of a demo-work… I bet for a much stronger work of this project in the future… nice work !
Alvaro Pacheco - Burning Black Webzine
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