Ovis Aurum – Nocturnal Pools
7.18.16 by J Moss

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Ovis Aurum is the recording alias of prolific Austin, TX based experimental electronic artist Gary James Geiler. “Nocturnal Pools” is his latest release for Irish cassette label Fort Evil Fruit.

“Nocturnal Pools” sounds like urban decay and abandoned buildings; spectral echoes in places once vibrant with human and mechanical life that now lie still and covered in dust. Crunchy, minimal beats march through rippling ambient synths like a lone walker, hood up, moving through an early morning fog. Electronic whispers come from the corners of the songs, organic samples fall rhythmically like water dripping through a broken ceiling. Most of the sounds are coated in a bit of distortion, and there are moments of extreme minimalism and grit, where found sounds are allowed to breathe. There are also vast, beautiful passages that remind me a bit of “Another Green World” era Brian Eno through a strict DIY lens. Highly recommended. Get one of the limited edition of 60 from Fort Evil Fruit right here for 6 Euros.