Monday, September 29, 2014

Ruairi O'Baoighill - The Faceless One

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Ruairi O'Baoighill is a dark ambient artist from Galway, Ireland.  He has been making music for a few years and has just recently released his latest album, The Faceless One.  The Faceless One is a dark and scary album, influenced heavily by occult rituals and the temptations of darkness.

One thing that really stands out throughout every track is that they are constantly evolving within themselves.  No track ever gets boring, they all manage to keep the listener involved and interested.  The use of samples and instrumentation change up the sound in a nice way so this doesn't sound completely computerized.  While the production is extremely clean and well done, it never gets to the point where it sounds like a piece of digitally created sound.  Echoes were utilized a lot in The Faceless One, adding depth to the atmosphere the music creates.  It almost feels like you are in a pitch black room and these noises you hear keep fading away into the blackness.  The sporadic use of vocals will send shivers down your spine.  The eerie sound they carry sounds like a ghost in the darkness, watching your every move.

The Faceless One is a truly terrifying album.  While it is quite scary, it is also beautiful in the sense that it is masterfully crafted and is not a rushed piece of work.  Every detail sounds exactly how it is supposed to and is right where it needs to be within the music.  The haunting atmosphere gives it a lot more momentum and can keep listeners interested.  This is an album that should be heard by every fan of dark ambient music!   

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