Cryo Chamber Collection
Cthulhu
Uneasy, yet soothing ambient noises lull you into a state of calmness. You begin to hear sounds that carry the vague, yet recognizable oceanic themes. Noises carry a wet coating. Metallic creaks remind you of the sounds you might hear while on a submarine. You close your eyes and let this enigmatic soundscape pull you down into the dark, watery abyss. But this is just the beginning...
"Cthulhu" is a 12-artist collaboration effort to pay tribute to the iconic Lovecraft creature that dwells in the sea, each person a member of the dark ambient label "Cryo Chamber". You can tell that this is a supergroup effort. This one hour and twenty minute-long sound collage is a lumbering, shape-shifting monster that goes through many changes throughout its runtime.
There are moments of quiet solitude, portions of threatening rumbles, bits of slow and brooding beats, as well as the occasional hint of a melody. The tone, however, remains consistent throughout. H.P. Lovecaft's cosmic dread is omnipresent, as the music simultaneously communicates the vastness of isolation and the crushing oppression of the deep ocean.
If you are new to the genre, I actually recommend that this not be your first dark ambient album. There is nothing easy about the listening experience here, and the constant shift in atmosphere may give you a sense of anxiety. However, if you know and love the genre, you will be well-rewarded.
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