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Robert Scott Thompson

Poesis Athesis marks the debut release on Lens Records from internationally acclaimed composer Robert Scott Thompson. Having originally worked together in the mid-80’s, Chi Kung Master Terrence Dunn (an admirer of Robert’s music) once again contacted Thompson to compose music for his current series of video releases. Thompson composed the music to work specifically with the pace, mood and dynamics of the Flying Phoenix form of Chi Kung. The collaboration eventually span...more

Cytizen

Robert Scott Thompson

Cytizen presents a collection of instrumental electronica in the avant-garde, post-modern pop style. Tracks presented on the disc were recorded during a five year period beginning in 1981 and ending in 1986. Influences from the cutting edge of pop music can heard combined with avant-garde and electroacoustic sensibilities.

When recordings cross stylistic boundaries, as Cytizen does, it becomes difficult for reviewers to categorize the music. Some listeners hav...more

As in the Dark, All Cats are Grey

Robert Scott Thompson

As in the Dark, All Cats are Grey, is one of the earliest significant releases of contemporary electronica by master artist, Robert Scott Thompson. Originally, composed and recorded in 1986, it would be more than ten year before it became available on compact disc. Now fully re-mastered and edited, it is an essential addition to any collection of RST's work.

Many reviewers, not knowing which stylistic box to put such imaginative recording into, have labeled it New-Age. Yet,...more

Aether

Robert Scott Thompson

Destined to be one of Robert Scott Thompson’s most sought after recordings of 1990’s, AETHER is over 70 minutes in duration and contains 13 tracks. The music, while entirely instrumental, blends contemporary pop and alternative styles with ambient and avant-garde music sensibilities. AETHER presents instrumental music very much in keeping with the style of avant-garde pop/vocal music that can be found on some of Thompson’s other recordings such as &q...more

Air Friction

Robert Scott Thompson

AIR FRICTION is a recording in the classical ambient tradition, as defined by the work of Brian Eno and Erik Satie’s musique d’ameublement — or "furniture music." Drifting, evocative textures and long compositions suspend the passage of time and create an inviting sonic atmosphere. Interspersed are short sonic explorations and subtle rhythmic pieces. All 14 tracks combine to create an album of exceptional flow and form. Subtly balanced harmonic mu...more

Ginnungagap

Robert Scott Thompson

GINNUNGAGAP presents 14 finely crafted tracks of highly innovative music in the contemporary, ambient and ambient/world genres. At over 70 minutes, this disc offers a broad range of music from the serene and gentle ambient flow of Nocturne (for a midnight sun) to the spacey surreal textures of Illuminant to the pulsing polyrhythmic complexity of the title track. Yet, the 14 tracks of this CD cohere and flow together with graceful ease and elegance. GINNUNGAGAPmore

Deeper in the Dreamtime

Robert Scott Thompson

DEEPER IN THE DREAMTIME, features 14 exquisite tracks of innovative and unique music in the contemporary instrumental and ambient genres. At over 70 minutes in duration, the music found on this disc ranges from expansive orchestral textures to subtle ambient gems to upbeat polyrhythmic pieces. Broadcast in over 38 countries around the world, this disc has garnered positive critical response and an enthusiastic audience. Several tracks from DEEPER IN THE DREAMTIME have been featured...more