Dickson & Familiar - All the Light of Our Sphere (2025) [Hi-Res]

The album represents an experimental collaboration between clarinetist Glenn Dickson, known for his klezmer projects, and Boston electronic scene veteran Bob Familiar. The record consists of nine compositions combining live looping, synthesizers, processed Rhodes piano, and melodic clarinet. The sound is characterized as gentle, "cosmic" ambient, devoid of harshness or aggression.

Critics compare the album's atmosphere to Brian Eno and Robert Fripp's classic work Evening Star, noting that the clarinet takes the place of the electric guitar. The musical tapestry is built upon the interplay of acoustic instruments and electronic manipulations, creating a meditative and visionary experience. The album is recommended for fans of ambient and minimalist music.

Tracklist:
1-1 Dickson & Familiar - When fortune laid the Trojans low [5:51]
1-2 Dickson & Familiar - Words set free from doubt [4:56]
1-3 Dickson & Familiar - Just one inch in a hundred years [7:19]
1-4 Dickson & Familiar - It haunts me still [5:32]
1-5 Dickson & Familiar - Sweet seed from bitter fruit [6:12]
1-6 Dickson & Familiar - Pretending she was someone else [6:02]
1-7 Dickson & Familiar - All the light of our sphere [7:12]
1-8 Dickson & Familiar - When the mist thins [4:32]
1-9 Dickson & Familiar - And even yours is mine [6:36]