Released 14/11/2001
This album from Ulrich Schnauss was on constant play from the moment I discovered him such is how good this album is, which I review ;
Infusing the emotional intensity of classical compositions from J.S. Bach or Ludwig Van Beethoven with the electronic warmth of Richard James or Global Communication’s more ambient work, Ulrich Schnauss has created a bit of a minor masterpiece with this six track album of unprecedented beauty.
Hailing from Berlin, this 24 year old composer has been releasing a few records here and there over the past few years. Pushing out drum and bass under the names of Ethereal 77 and View To The Future, his output so far has been notable enough, but hindsight really can’t really prepare you for the lushness of this new release.
The simple percussive routines and laid back melodies have a stirring ability to just make you love music. This artist really does sound like a modern day classical composer and I can heartedly recommend this album if you like electronic and chill out music.
Resident Music say ;
“Ulrich Schnauss, the highly respected German electronic music composer has taken the opportunity to remasterhis entire back catalogue having recently had all his recording rights returned to him.”
“They will be reissued on his own Scripted Realities label. The first of five albums, “Far Away Trains Passing By” was originally released in 2001 and was the album that introduced Ulrich to the world. It is generally regarded as a landmark electronic music statement. Now a triple vinyl with 9 bonus tracks. Ulrich’s long term AV collaborator Nat Urazmetovahas reimagined and refreshed the artwork. Appeals to fans of Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins and Tycho”
Colloboration with Jonas Munk – Passage
Best Downtempo Electronica 2010-2020 ; see here
Ulrich Schnauss album review – listen to Far Away Trains passing by ;
On Tidal here (Collaboration with Jonas Munk)
On Qobuz here (Far away trains passing by album)