Forgotten Places

Forgotten Places sees ambient masters James Johnson and Robert Scott Thompson coming together on a collaboration for the first time. Forgotten Places is an excellent and breathy recording with lush piano elegies awash in a deep sonic fabric that is profoundly reminiscent of Brian Eno, as well as James Johnson and Robert Scott Thompson's previous work. Excellently blended and well crafted, Johnson and Thompson have masterfully created a somber and tranquil sonic journey that resonates profoundly and deeply. One of the things that makes Forgotten Places truly unique is that Johnson and Thompson are covering ground compositionally and sonically that they haven't really covered before. Timbrally speaking, the use of the far-off and almost distant piano that seemingly sings just beyond the listening foreground throughout most of this recording is really what will make your ears perk up. This is an excellent recording and one that explores a new sonic ambience, as well as carrying a profoundly holistic vibe and a sound so serene that it soothes and relaxes. Forgotten Places is a pick and one that you should certainly take the time to listen to, as the organic feel that's documented on this recording is hard to find in even the best ambient recordings.