Between Empires by AeTopus
Bryan Tewell Hughes combines ethereal Electronica with organic and acoustic elements to produce lush, detailed, enigmatic pieces. As a composer, musician, and audio craftsman, Hughes’ vision is rich, attention-grabbing, and original; AeTopus albums are not mere collections of individual songs - they are flowing, thematic works of sonic art through which universal themes gently emerge with abstraction and sophistication.
Between Empires (2012, 12Ton Productions) won the award of Best Electronic Album in the 9th Annual ZMR Awards. Its thoughtful blend of Electronic, Gothic, and Ambient flavors provides an atmosphere that balances the contemplative, the fantastic, and the pseudo-historical. Mixed with Bill Simpkins of Alpenglow Sound Studios and mastered by Alex DeGrace of Suite Sound Labs, Between Empires is also a technical masterpiece worthy of intimate audiophile scrutiny.
Tracklist
| 1. | Face of the Past | 5:49 |
| 2. | Wending | 4:51 |
| 3. | Old Country | 4:46 |
| 4. | Streamride | 5:16 |
| 5. | Deep Range | 5:43 |
| 6. | Enshrined | 3:09 |
| 7. | Star Navigator | 5:40 |
| 8. | Vast | 6:55 |
| 9. | Shifting | 4:44 |
| 10. | Coaster | 5:44 |
| 11. | The Gate | 8:16 |
| 12. | Smiling in the Dark | 4:29 |
Credits
Composed and produced by Bryan Tewell Hughes
License
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Timeless, placeless, seeking sublimity. An evolving electronic-acoustic style with elements of ambient, IDM, Berlin School, and world music. Releasing both independently and on the Spotted Peccary Music label (links below).