why we love this
Crafted with the delicate strum of a gently reverberating guitar, it's as soft as it is haunting, as if it were improvised under a moonlit sky.
about the record
Shortly after releasing the inimitable Light Patterns, David Horridge recorded a handful of demos in 1982. These sole artifacts from Dave capture the same Mancunian melancholy presented on Light Patterns, and offer an insight into David’s contributing piece of the puzzle. It comes as no surprise that every track laid to tape from that era is an absolute gem.
David’s playing comes in the form of well-timed melodies and carefully placed basslines. Nothing forced or rushed, and each movement really sits with a mood. Journey Within is an even more sedated, mellow effort than Light Patterns. The songs were perhaps even sketches for a follow up that never manifested. The album’s greatest strength is in setting a peaceful, pastoral mood that allows for a relaxed listen all the way through. Hypnotic stuff.
The only deviation is the final song, One Note Bossa, which came as a surprise with its use of a drum machine. A feature that demonstrates what might have been were David have continued to experiment and release albums.
- 1 - A Pale Smile 3:26
- 2 - At First Sight 3:11
- 3 - Journey Within 3:25
- 4 - Dark River 5:42
- 5 - One Note Bossa 3:42
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- 1 - A Pale Smile 3:26
- 2 - At First Sight 3:11
- 3 - Journey Within 3:25
- 4 - Dark River 5:42
- 5 - One Note Bossa 3:42
why we love this
Crafted with the delicate strum of a gently reverberating guitar, it's as soft as it is haunting, as if it were improvised under a moonlit sky.
about the record
Shortly after releasing the inimitable Light Patterns, David Horridge recorded a handful of demos in 1982. These sole artifacts from Dave capture the same Mancunian melancholy presented on Light Patterns, and offer an insight into David’s contributing piece of the puzzle. It comes as no surprise that every track laid to tape from that era is an absolute gem.
David’s playing comes in the form of well-timed melodies and carefully placed basslines. Nothing forced or rushed, and each movement really sits with a mood. Journey Within is an even more sedated, mellow effort than Light Patterns. The songs were perhaps even sketches for a follow up that never manifested. The album’s greatest strength is in setting a peaceful, pastoral mood that allows for a relaxed listen all the way through. Hypnotic stuff.
The only deviation is the final song, One Note Bossa, which came as a surprise with its use of a drum machine. A feature that demonstrates what might have been were David have continued to experiment and release albums.
