Two Guys named ThorstenIs it possible for two men, both named Thorsten, that play virtually the same instruments to meet up in the middle of Europe and form a band that plays Ambient Electronic Space music? Successfully? You bet.Thorsten Sudler-Mainz and Thorsten Rentsch found themselves in the Netherlands in the mid-nineties and came up with their concept for Art Of Infinity. There, their album New Horizon was born and to follow it up they produced the 2004 release, Dimension Universe. The music is fresh and invigorating with the surprising element of polysyllabic tribal chant on many of the cuts (think Karl Jenkins’ Adiemus et al). Both Sudler-Mainz and Rentsch play keyboards and percussion as well as vocals and programming. There is some stirring added vocal work by Eva Wolf and Antje Schulz. Sudler-Mainz also provides his inventive style of “Spoken Words” in some of the songs.Dimension Universe is Space Music, not so plain and not so simple. The voyage into to far off space begins with the thrilling track All Galaxies Sun, which has some interesting acoustic Dobro work. You feel yourself hitchhiking onto the tail of a comet as you are hurled into space.Cosmic Rain with its medium tempo introduces you to the tribal chant vocals. They are not overpowering, that is to say, they are not used as the lead instruments as in Jenkins’ music. They add to the flow of the tune, invite your mind to connect with the travelers and take the trip into space. Drift Upon the Sky, the longest cut on the album at 14:15, is a cowboy space opera in one act. Everything you need to visualize the action of the story is in the music. Our hero, traveling through space is pulled into another dimension. He or she is captured by unsavory characters and with the help of their fellow slaves make a valiant escape attempt. Sadly, all hands are lost. But only is this dimension. You can picture your own story, but the music is lush with synthesized samples and emotional saxophone riffs. It is just about the best cut on the CD. Except for……Trimelar Starlight , which is just as complex and just as exhilarating as Drift Upon the Sky. The chant is beguiling as you pulse though the galaxy in search of your next adventure. It makes you think that infinity is just around the corner in another dimension.Somehow, these two electronic wizards have blended the ultra new and the traditional to form an exciting novel mix of music that takes you on a journey far out in space with only your thoughts and dreams for company. You may never want to return!RJ Lannan in April 2004 for New Age Reporter, USA

A fantastic ambient/downtempo album. It seamlessly blends ambient spacey sounds with a more upbeat jazzy feel. Guitars, saxophone, and airy vocals dot this soundscape that causes one to think of the depth of space or of large spacecraft on far-flung voyages. The track titles were well thought out as each one cuts to the core of each song. Almost operetic in that sense. The tracks shift style very quickly, so don't be surprised. Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride. More uptempo than usual, but enjoyable nonetheless.