It’s perverse to open a review with a comment about the end of a song, but god, I absolutely love the bit when the drums and strings end and you’re left with a chiming, echo-laden guitar bouncing off itself. It’s stunning. Maybe you could stretch it out and develop it a bit more. It’s too good just to throw away at the end.

Anyway, where were we? If the end is the beginning then the beginning must have ended and I’m misquoting Winston Churchill for no apparent reason.

‘Inamorta’ pulls off the amazing trick of appearing to be a huge, sprawling epic of a song, yet only being five-and-a-half minutes long. Epic usually only begins at the ten-minute mark if you ask me. Anything below that is a throwaway pop ditty. Did you ever hear of Lamones Young? They’re a Ramones tribute band that play ‘Blitzkreig Bop’ in the style of La Monte Young and his Theatre of Eternal Music. In other words, by the end of the first hour they’ve barely gotten to the end of ‘1-2-3-4’.

Why am I telling you all this? Frankly I’ve no idea. This tune has invaded my consciousness and therefore it’s pushing out a load of mental flotsam that I clearly didn’t need. It’s a beautiful, subtle blending of post-rock guitars and trip-hop beats and strings and other elements from other hyphenated genres.

It builds, slowly and gradually, but not into a colossal towering beast of a tune. This is normally something I’d consider a flaw - if something’s worth doing, it’s probably worth over-doing. But here the restraint works perfectly. Structurally it evolves rather than changes, adding layers of intensity rather than chord changes and different dynamic directions. It’s simultaneously dense and delicate, simple and complex.

Great stuff. I wish it were 3am. The next time I listen to this it will be.

Inder Nirwan hasn't always has a good deal from me and that's probably down more to my own personal taste to anything that Inder is doing wrong. In fact, he's gathered himself quite a lot of fans with his style of music making and you sure can't argue with that. If you like 'mellow, trance, laid-back kind of music' - his words, not mine - then read on and see what you make of it.

Or skip this whole silly business and go and download the damned thing already!

I'm not sure who Adam Fielding is, but this is a collaboration between him and Inder. Whoever he is, he's a very heavy geezer indeed if this track is anything to go by. Seriously folks there is nothing - that's NUFFINK - mellow about this track and anything trance-like can only be pyschotic. A murderously heavy beat and a mix so in-your-face you should be thinking about nose insurance, Signal comes at ya with a big badda boom - if you get my drift.

Definitely one of the heavier - and more enjoyable - electronica outings I've been on lately, but not knowing who has done what on the track is a bit of a hinderance. Nonethless, this is not what I normally expect from Inder so I would hazard a guess and say that Adam Fielding had a lot to do with the final sound - unless Inder's learned a trick or two lately. As a Reason inspired track this is a little jewel in the rough, and a fine example of what that software is capable of. My only gripe is that I felt that the mix tended to run a little too hot at times, and that it evoked a kind of out of controlness that was off putting. Or maybe that was intentional. Whatever it is, whether electronica is for you or not, this is a slam-down, monster of a track that deserves a hearing.

It appears to me that there is a growing coterie of new electronic musicians springing up through the cracks in Soundclick's floor. Spearheaded by names such as Stompp, Fahrenheit 451, Adam Fielding and others, they have been gathering attention by the bucketload. Many of them are also known to frequent their software of choice (Reason, as it happens) forum at propellorheads.com (home of Reason, Rebirth, ReCycle and any number of other audio delights all - no doubt - beginning with an R). To my way of thinking, this can only be a good thing. For far too long the term electronica came to mean dance oriented (read 4 to the floor) material, completely dismissing the real founders of this much maligned genre such as Kraftwerk, Yello et al.

On that front my ears have lately been enlivened by tracks from such diverse artists as Virii, Al Azar, Deek, Bonamici, dcallen - all of whom have been around for a good while now. And all working in a much more robust and vibrant form of electronica, as are the newer artists I mentioned in the first paragraph. It fair makes your heart pound with joy dunnit? Well it does me anyway because although I dislike intensely the dance side of electronica, I am deeply enamoured by the 'lectronica being spawned by all these artists mentioned. The reason for that is simple: musical muscle

Both Inder Nirwan (whose original track this is...) and Fahrenheit 451 have shown me within the space of very few tracks how serious they can be. Fahrenheit 451 the more so because I happen to like very much what this artist is up to. Inder Nirwan - at least from the tracks I've heard - tends to be a bit less hard edged than F541, more Bonamici/dcallen than Al Azar/Stompp if you get my drift. There's nothing wrong with the mellower side of things of course, it's just that I prefer my meat a little bloodier and spat out at a terrific rate of knots. Nonetheless, a Fahrenheit remix of an Inder Nirwan track just has to be a bit special, doesn't it? Especially considering how good the original was.

Fahrenheit 451 has added substantially to Inder's original, which is a chilled electronica/world music workout if you can picture that. The remix adds a minute plus of new material, although the intro is virtually identical. Once the remix gets going through, it takes a huge turn into hard-edged drum and bass that'll definitely rattle your speakers a bit. To be sure there are some neat little tricks with the drum track that are worth listening out for, and the beat is ridiculously infectious but - for all that - the original track be can clearly seen through it all. Not so much a reworking as I would have expected then, but definitely a remix that takes the original track in another direction. I'm not sure I personally like this too much, and the main reason is probably because the original is one of my favourite Inder Nirwan tracks. Still, it's as good a slice of electronica/dnb as you are likely to hear and if you like the genre then I definitely recommend you check it out.

As well, of course, of all the other artists I have mentioned.

That should keep you busy for a year or two...

This is the first song I ever hear from this artist, let's see what they're made of....

So right when this song started I was into it. I just woke up and I like relaxing tracks in the morning. However, the drums could have a few fills here and there or at least vary. Around 2:00 I really started getting into it - and I have to say - I started imagining a city of ocean... you chose the title perfectly. If you wanted to make listeners feel like a city of ocean - well done. I didn't feel bored at all during this song - it's really fascinating.

Now the only BIG problem is the freaking drum!!! During the whole song they didn't change!

Overall, great song, great feeling and everything except the drums..... congrats!

Everyone who likes electronica should listen to this song now

Inder Nirwan from hearing your tracks you are very talented, you have good harmony and balance.
Your rhythm rocks. The timing in your melodies are of very high standard. Your beats are perfect.
Songs ill focus on

Morning Drive
this has a beautiful piano melody and the strings are very well harmonized ill give a 9.6 out of 10 for this song.

Out Of Desperation
This is purely amazing it creates a warm soothing atmosphere that all so brings peace to ones mind.

Judging from the style of music you are creating you are a very caring and helpful person. You are at peace with every thing you do every thing you touch turns to gold. You will only settle for perfection. And you enjoy life %100

Over all well done. I love it

Beginning with one of the most superb openings I've ever heard on a track from SoundClick, this track begins with a beautiful melody of vocals, background pads and pianos. Immediately, I'm enticed by this - as am I almost utterly gobsmacked by it.

It builds up gently and introduces the beats early in the second minute and really adds to the flavour of the music. From here onwards, we're treated to a lovingly composed instrumental that, although doesn't offer much in the way of variation, in a way this comes as a relief since any change could have potentially ruined what is on offer here.

I've become a big Inder Nirwan fan since I've started reviewing on SoundClick. This artist has consistently offered me glittering compositions of such high quality that I'm finding it hard to fault on this particular occasion. Such a tranquil and moving piece that really deserves anyone's full listening attention. In a word - stunning!

10/10

Frequen-Cee

As I began listening to this, I started thinking I hope there's more to it than this... and thankfully there was MUCH more! I'm just that way about intro's regardless of genre, I get itchy when they go much beyond 30 seconds. Now back to the song: "Out of Desperation" takes you on a thought provoking journey. This tune is beautifully crafted, from beginning to end and really puts you in a fresh frame of mind. The build after the intro section is, to put simply, awesome. The song adds new textures thoughout, never allowing you to become bored. At about 6 minutes this is normally pushing my attention holding threshold , but this song is so well done with such an entertaining melody thoughout that you don't even notice the length and it could have kept playing another 6 minutes and I think I'd have still been interested.

Excellent production, mix, and arrangement, this one's got it all. Though this ones listed as Electronica, any one who likes good well crafted and played music will find this a must listen, and that coming from one who isn't even a fan of Electronica!

Artist : Inder Nirwan
Song : Out Of Desperation

Usually this whole film score electronic style just doesnt do it for me. I like things hard and fast. with tons of oscillation and feeling, but this particular gem might change me mind for a bit

Ok, ever seen the movie Ronin wth Robert Deniro? mY friend Cam swears its the best movie in the world. I on the other hand found it to be an intriuging movie but not really one worth watchin as much as Cam would like to have me watch it. Anyway this song really brings about thoughts like that into my head. I can feel the dynamic tension in the song. Almost as if i am getting tense enough to have to do something out of desperation.

I really cant get over the tense feelings created in the chord progressions. Large sections of this song are just amazing. i can almost actually feel what might have been going through your head at the time of composition.

Peace
And-Y

Song: of Two Worlds
Genre: Electronica -> Electrinoca (aka Electronica)

I’m quite familiar with this artist from the Propellerheads.com Reason forum and he’s amazed me with some of his compositions in the past. So, I am curious as to what I will be hearing!

First impression is Industrial indeed. Some wild opening in the first minute, followed by a deep synth bass which will rock you! Literally!!! Drums kick in … a little synth string melody, accompanied by a piano. Hey, Inder – raise that piano level! It’s way too low and worth to be heard more than it is in this mix right now.

Love the percussion/beat with the synthesized bass … again, very industrial sounding. Some nice effects with the voices (uhhs and ahhs – love that and use that a lot in some of my work too for this genre). The beat is picking up a bit. The theme is changing slightly. Still, the piano is not loud enough. Raising the level on the piano would make this tune sound much, much better. (Don’t try to hide your piano playing skills, friend )

This is a 6:09 minute piece and it’s very interesting. You can drift away in this semi-industrial piece with ease. It has a lot of subtle changes and variations and if you don’t listen to this genre, you probably won’t hear them.

If just that piano would be a bit louder?

Still – I love this piece!!! Excellent work and I recommend (yet again) a listen to this one to anyone, who likes relaxing and interesting music – not just electronica!

Nice job, Inder!!!

Inder Nirwan – Out Of Desperation

Oh my word does this title sound so apt for this track – and I mean that in the politest of ways possible! The first minute of this track is an absolute cracker! A real sombre and mellow setting for a track that tells a story of oppression and desperation without even having to say a word!

When the track reaches the 01:30 mark, the main drum beats kick in and it really takes off! Even more so when the bass line is introduced some fifteen seconds later – and there are so many sections and sounds to this, all of which are different but yet compliment the overall vibe of the track so well. I know how hard it can be to make a track that contains plenty of variation that a) keeps on target without going off on a tangent and b) doesn’t ruin the whole thing by adding something that doesn’t quite fit. This succeeds on many fronts, almost effortlessly, to sustain the listener’s interest and feels extremely relaxing to listen to.

Oh, the genre? Well – Christ only knows to be quite frank! We have a mixture of trip-hop, ambient down-tempo and mellow that it’s hard to define exactly what genre this belongs in. Let’s just say that it sounds bloody marvellous and that you should download it right after reading this!

Beat: 9/10
Sustaining Listener's Interest: 9/10
Groove: 9/10

Overall: 9/10
In a word (or make that two) – loved it. Great feel all round and for those that like chill-out music then this is a must on your next play list. I think this is probably only the fourth (maybe fifth) track that I’ve downloaded through doing these reviews (yup, picky bugger I know!) and I’ve done a few in my time!

Frequen-Cee

Inder Nirwan – Of Two Worlds

Right first up – before you even read this review – download it. Yes – do it now!
Done? Right here’s why!

I reviewed this guys ‘Out Of Desperation’ last week and fell in love with it and so I was eager to get clicking on that Hi-Fi link when I came round to doing my next batch of reviews. And from the start off, this sounds like an absolute cracker.

It takes a while to get into but once going, the rough bass line and the down-tempo-esq beat, alongside the dark pads and piano line conjure up something that sounds absolutely bloody marvellous. Are those faint female choir vocals I hear at the 03:35 mark? This really does sound gorgeous and professionally composed and produced. There are so many sections to this track that it would take me forever to list them all – but each one does compliment the whole thing so well; from the sci-fi intro, the explosion at the one minute mark, the introduction of the beats, the different melodies and bass lines – especially at 01:55 - it all sounds superb!

The down-tempo nature of this track makes you want to just lay down and simply soak in all the sounds that flood out your speaker system. The atmosphere and the images that you’ll conjure up in your mind as you listen to this will be – well, surreal to say the least! The intro to this track sounds spookily eerie and provides a great setting for the rest of the track afterwards – and believe me it doesn’t let down! There are plenty of effects and filters that are used in this and it all makes for an extremely stimulating experience that never lets up - epic to the core!

Beat: 10/10
Sustaining Listener's Interest: 10/10
Groove: 10/10

Overall: 10/10
Congratulations on being the first ever artist to receive a 10/10 mark from me. I absolutely f**king love this track. Everything about it spells quality; the bass line, the beats, the synths that are used right down to the piano line. At the 01:55 mark, just listen to that music. Thank you for asking me to review this! I am a fan!

If you haven’t already downloaded this – why the hell not?

Frequen-Cee

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Artist: Inder Nirwan
Title: Path Through Elysium/Of Two Worlds
Link: here
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When I first started the New Year list, I had already promised Inder Nirwan a review of Path Through Elysium as a return for him reviewing some of my old tat. Then I saw a sight that convinced me to add this second of two Nirwan tracks I am tackling, Of Two Worlds. The reason I decided to add this track to the list was because I saw FrequenCee (a pretty sharp reviewer) give this track his highest mark ever and that for sure impressed the hell out of me. I know for a fact that as a reviewer, he can be tough enough so for him to be to be so amazed - well how could I resist?

So, first things first. Path Through Elysium will take a few plays before anything really registers on the scopes, not because it's bad but more because its a lot subtler than most music you hear in the daily round. Definitely bodering on the classical/TV Soundtrack area Path Through Elysium is certainly pleasant for a chill out and the arrangement and performance is spot on. Can't see it going down a storm everywhere but as an introductory piece to Inder Nirwan's music I found this quite satisfying and I'm not sure I'm a fan of this particular genre yet... Expect big pianos, lush strings and haunting melodies and you'll not be far of the beaten track which I'm assuming is the aforementioned Path.

If you listen to the first minute of this track you will understand, as I did, exactly WHY FrequenCee tossed his toys out of the pram for this track. Pure, unalloyed electronica all done in the best possible taste and seeing as that is Freq's first Love, all becomes clear. Nonetheless, I also found myself enjoying this track very much, it's certainly different to most music of this breed you hear - so much so that it definitely persauded me to keep my finger on this artists musical pulse. One thing though, either I have a distorted version of this, or the mixing needs a good seeing too. At the end of the day, I think I'd also probably go for Of Two Worlds out of these two tracks but each has something special, and interesting to offer. A very pleasant introduction to an artist it would be well worth keeping an eye on

Steve Gilmore

Song: Path Through Elysium
Genre: Electronica -> Mellow

I am very familiar with Inder’s work. His skills are quite extraordinary when it comes to creating music within Reason 2.5 .. yes – you may say: “Oh, where is the real musicianship? It’s all programmed!” – Well, let me clue you in: Reason gives you the tools to make music – nothing more. You still have to compose, arrange and “play” (yes play at least the keyboard.

This short little mellow piece is quite nice. Not quite as intricate as some of Inder’s other work, but the idea and the execution of this short piece (only 2:18 minutes long) is brilliant. It might not sit well with some of the electronica head-bangers, but then again, this track is not meant to be that way.

It’s mellow - very mellow. And a good one it is! You have to get beyond the fact that this is electronica music and listen to the composition and the many layers and effects used in this piece to appreciate the work that went into it.

I’ve heard this piece before, but not as a mp3. The flute sounds just marvelous. The strings are adding a nice mood. The soft beat is calm and pleasant to listen to. Once the whole set of instruments set in, you can feel the passion that went into this piece.

I’m babbling now (like some other reviewers)

This is a nice, relaxing piece you may want to have on replay when you just want to kick back. So, give it a listen!

Nice piece, but, IMHO, way too short!!!

Mike

Inder Nirwan - Path Through Elysium

Ah ha! Another Inder Nirwan track for me to sink my teeth into. Having been the first (and at present, only) artist to receive a full 10/10 from yours truly, I was eager to see what this next little offering would come up with…

The track itself is barely the length of an intro at just under two and a half minutes. However, the first thing I noticed was that it sustained the usual Inder Nirwan quality that I’ve come to expect since reviewing the artist's last two tracks. Essentially what this track consists of is a down-tempo, easy-listening track that has ‘movie soundtrack’ written over it. Very pleasant to – and if I were to compare it with another artist, I’d say that SoundClick’s very own Bonamici would probably be the best comparison. For this feels very orchestral and light. It carries a slight change of tempo against some of the tracks I’ve heard before from Inder, but overall it’s very pleasant and highly recommended to those fans of this genre.

Beat: 9/10
Sustaining Listener's Interest: 8.5/10
Groove: 8/10

Overall: 8.5/10
Another quality track from this artist, but it’s hard for me not to view this in comparison to ‘Of Two Worlds’ and ‘Out Of Desperation’, hence the – still very high – but slightly lower score than before. Still, this also comes highly recommended!

Frequen-Cee

Inder Nirwan

Of Two Worlds

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/7/indernirwanmusic.htm

This track starts like your just waking up into a nightmare the FX are very good then from a far the beat comes in with some piano in the background and distorted bass as the track goes on they fad in and out with the beat constant, solid groove and gives me a nice feeling, I been blasting this track out for a week now and I’m sure to keep the next door squad up for a few more weeks, I’m not sure if my brain is mucked of there’s a bit of distortion on the track that was a annoying cos it’s a top track, if anyone is reading this review then do have a listen to “Of Two Worlds” and you’ll see what I’m talking about,
Good to listen to in the car after a hard days work, it cheered me up anyways, full marks from me and I’m going to have to listen to some of your other stuff, Inder's link is up the top of this.

Nice one

Ridd

Song: Twenty Eighty Four
Genre: Electronica -> Mellow

That’s a familiar piece, if I’m not mistaken … must have heard it on the Prop’s board. If not, it was something similar.

This one is a beauty as far as I can tell. Not the normal, boring electronica music you would expect. This 5:36 minute track starts out with a nice piano. At about :28 minutes, a Rhodes sets in along with a synth – quite nice sounding. At :58, a nice beat sets in along with some super sounding pads.

This is a somewhat dark electronica composition with a few very nice effects. The drum n bass is probably something you will enjoy a lot! At 2:38, we’ve got a very smooth and quite section – piano and a synth. Pads will join in quite nicely. Mysterious, would be the right word. Soon, the drums set back in and we are back to the full sound, which is quite well produced.

If you ever had second thoughts about making Reason 2.5 your choice of studio software, think again and listen to this one. It’s a beauty!

Well done, Inder!!!

Mike