Eigenspaces by Javi Cánovas

EIGENSPACES by JAVI CANOVAS. 'Living In The Emptiness' starts with very powerful and atmospheric soundscapes then a sequence and shimmering noises are added to great effect. It is as if you are in a hall of sonic mirrors, it subsides then strange vibrating noises are heard building louder and a fast paced sequence hurtles forward and effects are added. My imagination is running away with me, it is all very rhythmic. A lead line joins and this is excellent body moving music! This wonderful piece fades out after just under 11 minutes. 'Where Was The Time?' sounds as if a huge powerplant is starting up, with effects, like in huge chambers, echoing, and synth noises and drone sounds vibrating, then a sequence kicks in and what a good one it is too! Atmospheric sounds join in and a second sequence, heavy rumbling effects add even more power then more lead lines are added, phew! It all breaks down again and new effects replace previous ones and a catchy rhythm starts up then the music fades out with strange squeaky type effects. This was an excellent track. 'Lost Sign' starts with sequencing then atmos' sounds, a rhythm chugs along nicely with effects, then a second sequence is added and a lead line joins in. It doesn't really develop that much but it didn't need to as it was well constructed. 'Blue T' starts with a building wave of sound and funky synth-bass and Kraftwerk-like rhythm and it sounds like the most cool piece of music so far, brilliant stuff! A flute plays along and effects come and go, another sequence is heard. The heady brew subsides as atmospheric sounds bring the piece to an end. I loved this very much! 'Vector' has powerful ambient sounds and a slowly played lead line, quite restrained. A piano plays a brilliantly reflective tune. This was a beautiful melancholic piece touching my heart. A rather nice change from Javi. 'Forgotten Future' builds with a heavy resonating and morphing drone then a sequence bounces along and takes over with a choppy drum sound, along with a rhythm and a great lead line is introduced to this interesting piece, eventually fading into silence. Nice one! 'Parallel World' has heavy atmospheric noises like you are in a huge spaceship, and echoing effects like being inside huge chambers, then a sequence hurtles forward and an underlying deeper one beneath. Sound effects come and go and I am loving this! Another sequence grows louder in the mix and a fantastic lead line plays over the top. Wow! It builds even further to a zenith of epic proportions with some great playing from Javi. It eventually fades out and I am left in awe of this track! 'Interposition' starts with a Kraftwerk-like beat and effects and a great lead line playing over the top. Effects join in and more are heard. I am now in full flow playing 'air-keyboard' to this amazing melodic piece. What a way to end this fantastic album! Review by Geoff Mason.

Javier Cánovas is a prolific electronic artist from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. J.Cánovas has worked on his take on Berlin school inspired style since around 2005, but is also since active in other similar ambiental projects like 23FISH with David Paredes and Audiometria with Miguel Justo.