Tone Science Module No 2: Elements & Particles CD

Earlier this year, Ian Boddy established the Tone Science label with a simple mission statement: to release "contemporary modular synthesizer compositions". Given that modular music-making has become increasingly popular in recent times, it makes perfect sense. Here, Boddy serves up a second compilation of previously unheard works, and it's surprisingly eclectic in nature. Sure, there are a few tracks that conjure up memories of pioneers such as the Radiophonic Workshop and Morton Subotnick (see Todd Barton's creepy "Floating World", Richard Quirk's dystopian "Radar Hill" and "Overtone" by Dave Bessell), but even more that bristle with sun-bright melodious intent. Highlights in this category include Paul Nagle's otherworldly "Euneirophrenia" and the deep space bliss of Bluetech's "Magnetic Lullaby".