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This is the second mini CD for Hibernate from the duo of Lou DiBenedetto and Joe LiTrenta. It begins with the startling 'Shadow Demon' which is arresting from the opening seconds with super dramatic strings and brooding cinematic soundscapes. It's clear we're in dark terrain as we then move onto 'Exorcised' with cavernous sub bass and ghostly howls. A creepy one this but also very beautiful too. 'Mad Daddy Clawbone' provides some light relief from the dark ambient tension with an almost dub techno vibe complete with occasional filters and heart wrenching strings. Up next and finally 'Braindit (Cathedral)' has some lovely extended string drones and big warm hugging sub bass. A sweet little ambient/modern classical hybrid. Every track is as absorbing and enveloping as you could wish from anything on Hibernate.
Bengalfuel is the work of Lou DiBenedetto and Joe LiTrenta, two friends who grew up together in New Jersey. Each has produced music separately for years; Lou as Dentist, and Joe under the moniker, Doc Deem. At the end of 2009, they created Bengalfuel: a collaborative project combining elements of both of their musical styles. Since, they have released 'Durban' on Polish netlabel Isolationism and an EP on Rural Colours called 'Feldspar.'
Bengalfuel draws its inspiration from surrounding ghosts and spiritual entities. The duo see their music as an offering, making peace with tormented souls. These explorations began in Joe’s former residence, a haunted house. A recent move brought him to a much bigger lake area, also once inhabited by Native Americans. There is a lot of work to be done there for Bengalfuel.
The recordings themselves can be described as beautiful ambient soundscapes constructed from several sources such as analog synthesizers, drum machines, and a vocoder amongst others. Sprague is the result of their first session and part one of a four-part series. The cover photo was taken early one morning with a 1976 Pentax camera.
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