About Me
Three [CollaborationS] currently being PrOcEsSeD:
Peggy Datura hailing from the depths of france herself, adds her raw vocals to the drones of Diemazz along with the [angelic] chants of classically trained Bonnie Jack hailing from the FormeR uSa on "Strategies for the Dying". A 56 minute [symphony] analyzing the death experiences [plural] that we must all face during our mortal sojourn and the final whisperings of victory...oh death! where is thy sting?
KasjaNoova: The haunting voice and lyrics of Kasja, hailing from belgium, are introduced to the strains of Diemazz in "Wisdom Song" where both the deepest of despairs as well as the highest degrees of hope [divine humanity] are experienced. This piece is for those who yearn to peer through the veil of human toil, agony and monotony...transcending shadows and light, becoming the [ain soph aur] herself!
SuJu: hailing from the FormeR uSa, [re-creates] with her gentle yet passionate open throat [sepulchre] a hymn for the salvation of all who would drink from the crimson cup in "MTIR105". Taken from an old hymnal, the soul is bereft of light and hope as we sink further down the maelstrom...as the last ounce of [soul] escapes from our lips..."oh! waken and save!"
Diemazz weaves an eclectic yet solemn tapestry marrying ethereal, experimental, ambient and [noise] into one haunting genre.
Embracing the gamut, Darkness and Light, Sorrow and Joy, As Above So Below...and in this the muse reborn, rising from the ashes and dust. Through the exhumation, dissection and distortion of sound, Diemazz creates [symphonies] that try so desperately to reconcile all that is before us. Whether it is through the quiet whisper of a Requiem or through the bombastic experimentation of machinery, DieMazz holds arms outstretched, as a statue, frozen in time, awaiting the next embrace.
Gothic Paradise Radio’s review of "In Shatter’d Innocence" the debut album from Diemazz:
This album is an extremely diverse piece of work and shows the experimental and searching nature of a new project and a debut album. The magical elements of this work come together in ways that you wouldn’t really expect from such a diverse piece. The album contains only seven tracks, but the full album is still over 75 minutes long. Track lengths range from five minutes to over twenty minutes, yet even the longest track doesn’t drag on, but remains interesting and hypnotic throughout.The title of the album relates well with the material contained therein. Each theme is diverse and digs deep into the subconcious, psyche and emotional facets of each of our individual lives, as unique and disparate as each track on this album. We start off with "Rites of Passage" which presents the listener with ambient soundscapes that build up and give way to tribal rhythms which introduce the listener to the diverse world we’re about to enter. "Torn Reflection" seems much more subtle with a slow and very quiet approach, but breaks out into another symphonic and bombastic opus. As we drift along we’re brought to a nice dark ambient piece which remains somewhat homogenous throughout the fourteen minute duration of "Brighter Side of Death". This piece quickly became a favorite of mine because of it’s overall feeling, something soothing, yet moody and dark. Prepare yourself for a surprise, because what happens next in "Interlude" is an absolute experimentation ranging through ambient to beat pounding power noise. We’re finally brought to the pinnacle of the album, "Requiem Aeternum", a dedication to the artist’s father, is a haunting dark ambient masterpiece lasting over twenty minutes through drones and soft chants. Despite the dark nature of the music the overall mood remains respectful and enjoyable, especially as background music or for listening to at night, for meditation, etc.At this point we’re brought to the last couple of tracks as the album starts to wind down and wrap up with "Mind Angel" and "Byzantine Veil". Each of these are again lengthy and drift between ambient, experimental and tribal elements. This is a nice way to finalize the album with these two tracks. They’re not the climax and they’re also not exactly anti-climatic, but maintains the moods steady and strong until the last somber note.Overall this album is a nice experimental work. I think the diverse nature of each track does seem to wander a bit, leaving the listener feeling a bit lost but in the end the overall style does remain somewhat homogenous and so the tracks relate well in thematic nature. The addition of more vocals, be them male or female, will add more character to the tracks and I think this is why "Requiem Aeternum" stands out so well as a favorite for me. Fans of experimental dark music will enjoy this album, so be sure to go out and check it out.
DJ Jakob
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