Maritime

anthéne, one of ambient drone’s most recognised names, presents maritime. A shift from his usual expansive, time-stretching soundscapes, maritime is something altogether more grounded, more focused. It signals the call of the open ocean, of its vast possibilities and terrors, as a similitude for the night. In both, one faces the peace, the limitlessness, the reverence, and the promise, while at the same time the uncertain, the uncontrollable, the danger and the fear of the unknown. In such a way, maritime is presented in two parts: Side A demonstrates the beauty and inspiration of ocean views and night time explorations, while Side B addresses the vulnerable nature of vast, boundless experience. anthéne’s patient style is clear throughout the album, shimmering guitar tones overlaying with warmth and stability, yet the addition of more troubled melodies and subtle vocal parts make for something far more poignant. It’s with honour that Ambientologist showcases something so emotionally significant; the duality of awe and terror, of the two primary elements of the sublime, channel through as one in one of anthéne’s most thoughtful offerings to date. "...shimmering guitar tones and drones overlaid with warmth and stability..." - Headphone Commute "Brad Deschamps had quite a prolific year even by the high standard he has set for himself of late [...] but I was ever so slightly partial to this autumn release on Ambientologist which adds a touch of the shimmer and stillness of the sea to particularly beautiful set of ambient compositions." - Stationary Travels ~ Composed and performed by Brad Deschamps Mastering by Ian Hawgood Image by Dan Gaffney Design by Ambientologist