A River Buried in Sand: Ambiences for Imaginary Games, by Matthew Florianz a.k.a. Liquid Morphine

A River Buried in Sand: Ambiences for Imaginary Games

by Matthew Florianz a.k.a. Liquid Morphine

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Emmanuel RÉGIS These birds or strange beings, these sounds in the background, these noises coming from animals that are unknown to me, thank you, I'm travelling but where. There's only one fauna and one planet, a place in transformation. The ground is in motion. You're telling me a story and I'm enjoying it. I love your world!

gcm82 Great rich textures, super crisp and pleasant to hear, even during the more chaotic and uncertain phases. I love the depth is has, not only how well distributed among the stereo channels it is but also from a 3D perspective. I'd love to hear how cool it could sound like if there was an ambisonics version! :) Favorite track: Untenable Prognostications.

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1.	Untenable Prognostications 05:46	buy track
2.	Watch Witch Teeth Saw Space 07:59	buy track
3.	Among Purgatory Pillars 12:43	buy track
4.	A Swarm in Decaying Sand 11:16	buy track
5.	Steam Valve Abrasion 12:49	buy track

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“A River Buried in Sand - Blurs the line between music and sound design.”

Hello, I’m Matthew Florianz also known as Liquid Morphine. I'm an ambient music producer, game audio professional and have taken inspiration from both to create the immersive, dynamic and layered soundscapes for this project.

The opening track starts with a peaceful field recording before erupting into a massive sub-bass sound. It is a loud start for an ambient project: Dynamic, intense and setting the tone for the second half, which mellows into a serene space. The final track signifies a new state of being, emerged from the descent before.

This feeling of descending (philosophical, emotional and physical) has been a fascination while creating A River Buried in Sand. I’ve thought of it as a soundtrack for an exploration into the underworld, an ambience for an imaginary game and also as a reflection on the five stages of grief.

The enveloping soundscapes and the images brought about are achieved through carefully chosen recording techniques that blend field recordings, analogue synthesizers, sound design and post-processing effects. This release is mastered for headphones and best enjoyed in a comfortable position, like lying down. For me, it can induce a feeling of falling, while simultaneously lying still.

I've shared some of my inspirations and experiences and while listening to A River Buried in Sand, I hope that you might find your own.

Thank you,
Matthew

Website: www.matthewflorianz.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@matthewflorianz

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released August 31, 2023

Thank you: Peter van Cooten, Stan Linders and Jan Berghuis for feedback and your helpful commentary during the creation of this recording.

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Matthew Florianz a.k.a. Liquid Morphine Cambridge, UK

Producing Ambient Environment Soundscapes since 1998

I seek not to inform your journey, merely to serve as a guide.

Settle into your headphones and find a comfortable spot.

Close your eyes and turn up the volume.

Drift away to wander and imagine upon endless sights, windswept vistas and warm rays that drape around ancient structures in and out of consciousness.

Enjoy your trip! ... more

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