Francis Cofone - 2024 - Space Fabric
(54:14; Iapetus Media)
Right from the off you need to know this is an album to be listened to only on headphones, and then only when one is in the right frame of mind to truly take it in, as this ambient guitar album is very special indeed. Cofone has been experimenting with different progressive and dreamscapes for some time, and for this release he provided electric guitar, and while he was in the studio improvising, he was joined by Markus Reuter who is credited with “Treatments” as Reuter assisted Cofone with creating music which makes one feel very much in tune with the cosmos.
If one said to me what is the perfect album to be listened to late at night where there is a clear sky, sat outside with a glass of wine staring into the heavens, then it surely must be this as I cannot imagine a more perfect coming together of audio, visual and taste sensations. Ambient albums can often be too meandering and boring, yet while this moves all over the place there feels there is a sense of direction as the two musicians combine to bring to life something which certainly lives up to the album title. I do not know if the words “Space Fabric” were in mind before they stepped into the studio, but the words are perfect for what we hear.
Cofone, describes the album as a step forward in his musical career. "I took a bold leap forward, stepping beyond the confines of fear, and created these recordings. My passion for dreamscapes and progressive music runs deep within my heart and soul," says Cofone. I tend not to enjoy ambient albums, and it is certainly not what I expected from an album released on Iapetus which are generally far more challenging, but this release is a delight and one which appeal to anyone who enjoy the dreamier styles of prog.
Kev Rowland, March 2025
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