PHANTOMS is Forrest Fang's 9th solo album and the follow-up to his Projekt release, GONGLAND. Nearly eight years in the making, PHANTOMS
builds on the gamelan-influenced soundscapes of its predecessor by
weaving organic sounds of non-Western stringed and percussion
instruments and filtering those sounds through a rich melodic tapestry
of warm and vaporous atmospheres. Fang's subtly layered and continually
evolving textures combine his Asian influences with his love of fractal
algorithms that reflect the chaotic beauty of nature. The ambiences of PHANTOMS
evoke a state of contemplation within a world in flux. The centerpiece
of the album is a 23-minute ambient suite -- "The Hallucinations of
Hung Tung" -- inspired by the otherworldly paintings of a Taiwanese
fisherman and outsider artist.
"Fang makes a perfect labelmate for such spirits as Vidna
Obmana and Steve Roach. Good for both late night relaxation or close
attention." -- All Music Guide
"Fang produces soundscapes suffused with peace and a sense of
floating and drifting beauty that are wondrous to explore." --
Alternative Music Press