We have been waiting for the new Max Corbacho album as of a while now, and this hiatus has really raised the curiosity of many fans. The uncertainty has dissolved a few days ago when Max announced the release of the new album «The Delicate Essence of Solitude». Max Corbacho has always maintained a very high level of his production and the psychological sophistication of his ambient releases. The new album exceeds all expectations.
This album was created between 2019 and 2024. Fans of his music prefer vivid types of albums. The author of this review highly appreciates especially the «oceanic» albums, where we could, of course, include «The Ocean Inside», «Horizon Matrix» and above all, the magical record «Source of Present». Deep breaths of the synths, combined with stunning harmonic textures are the greatest assets of the new album.
The new album contains six quite diverse compositions. With the composition Primordial Flower, the album begins with a surprising dynamic, combined with a gentle sparkling sounds in the background. This interesting detail adds movement to the composition and at the same time acts as a gentle pull into the plot. It fully develops with the longest and very majestic composition on the album, The Intangible Essence. Everything we love about Max’s meditative yet powerful space music is present here. Sublime waves of synths cascade over each other, almost falling silent at some times to rise into an elegant crescendo. This track is the album’s carrying pedestal. Following the three tracks, two massive suites Mythic Shape and Oracle of Dawn with intermezzo Fragment of Dream, it continues to play with the dynamics, develops a feeling of a pleasant solitude (try to play it sometime while sailing on the sea or on a river, lake…). Sailing through turbulent waters subsides with the final calm coda of the track Soul Friend. Resting and accepting the weight of the world, acceptance and peace. That is the domain of the composition.
Max Corbacho’s work is full of surprises and refined processes, stylish turns and twists. But we will always recognize his unique imprint. His authenticity is undisputed, as is his sensitive ability to utilize the capabilities of hardware synthesis and effects. All of us who try to create our own music in the introverted ambient world can be deeply inspired by Max Corbacho. Masterpiece.
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