Markus Reuter, Zero Ohms "From Worlds Unseen A Light Yet Streams A Sound Replete" CDrThis is the second collaborative effort, but first released on physical format, between respected German touch-style guitarist Markus Reuter and US woodwind wizard, Richard Roberts, known as the sole protagonist behind Zero Ohms. Their first collaboration entitled "The Sun Is Just The Sun, But The Stars They Call The Heavens" was released back in 2011 as digital download through Ian Boddy's label DiN. Extensive discographies of both artists feature numerous collaborative releases with kindred souls, for example with Ian Boddy, Robert Rich, Craig Padilla, Numina or Brannan Lane. "From Worlds Unseen A Light Yet Streams A Sound Replete" is one of the latest releases on US label Relaxed Machinery, out since August 7th in 4-panel gatefold eco wallet featuring photography and design by Steve Brand. I don't know the number of this limited edition, but I believe it might be available in a very small run. Additional credit for mastering is given to Lee Fletcher. I also should mention this isn't Zero Ohms' debut on this label, as he is already a part of rM roster since October 2011 with "Worlds, Afterworlds" album, which was followed during the summer of 2013 by "369" recording.The album, containing 5 longer compositions, ranging between 12 and 17 minutes in length, ignites with "Unseen" odyssey, when drifting through gracefully expansive, infinitely immense and gorgeously yearning realms, sinuously moving from warmer spaciousness to more profound dronescaping, and inconspicuously intensified with luminously filigree transient high-pitched traceries. The longest piece, "Boundless", incorporates tighter monochromatic layers flavored with hissy winds and mesmerizingly emerging cyber-tech fragments. Assorted ear-tickling undercurrents sneak as well, along with ethereal layers hanging above and continuously bathe the listener's ear in an amorphously oscillating elixir, mind-blowingly enrapturing, here and there intricately scented with harmoniously ear-piercing ephemera. Tobias Reber is credited on this composition for his filter treatment. Reverberatingly transporting listening experience continues also with the next track, "Pinnacle", although meticulously reinforced by graciously delightful choir-like drones and mildly hissing tides, floating and undulating through spellbindingly celestial wistfulness. The grand emptiness of outer space is magnificently displayed by sophisticated symmetry between challenging artistic techniques of Markus Reuter and Zero Ohms. A really grandiose, yet thrillingly supernal soundscape exquisitely soothing my mind and body, bravo, gentlemen!!! "Recondite" safely keeps on the path of diaphanous tranquilness, gently drifting through majestic cascades, while heavenly chorus-like drones relentlessly emanate and grace the sky high domains. "Indescribable" closes this balsamic journey with subtly nuanced texture, where more massive, yet calmly emerging surges are precisely counterpointed with glimpses of embracing stillness. Lusciously gliding melodies constantly interact with etheric choirs, brief sibilances and softly resonating drones. What a beauty!!!"From Worlds Unseen A Light Yet Streams A Sound Replete" album is masterfully polished, ethereally magnificent and poetically comforting dronescaping, exhibiting utterly precise amalgamation of two uniquely distinctive virtuosities. On one side, Markus Reuter's refined performance using his designed Touch Guitars® U8 with his nontraditional use of looping devices, on the other one, Zero Ohms' Richard Roberts with his unique utilization of wind-controlled synths with additional software synths. Hats off to both of you, Markus and Richard!!! You have reached with this collaborative project a truly synergistic level, where instant perfection meets prodigious elegance. Entering these gloriously grandiose aural cathedrals illuminated by your magnificently consonant artifices continuously leave me deeply fascinated!!! Limited CDr edition is available directly from Richard Roberts via his Zero Ohms' Bandcamp site, while digital version can be obtained through Markus Reuter's Iapetus account on Bandcamp. This album is a hidden gem, I can't recommend it highly enough!!!Richard Gürtler (Sep 20, 2015, Bratislava, Slovakia)