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The Mirage of Lost Hope
“The Mirage of Lost Hope” is a collaborative album between Darkstar83 (Konstantinos Konstadinidis) and 3bc (Don Cook). Originally released by Aural Films, this album unfolds like a cinematic experience, blending deep ambient textures with haunting, atmospheric passages.
The track “Into Ruins” introduces an organic element, incorporating muted trumpet sounds that weave through the ambient layers, creating a haunting yet deeply immersive atmosphere.
About the Artists:
Darkstar83 is the minimalistic ambient project of Konstantinos Konstadinidis from Athens, Greece. Drawing inspiration from melancholic atmospheres and the emotions of the mind, Darkstar83 creates dark and spacious sonic landscapes that evoke deep introspection and emotional depth.
Official Website: https://www.darkstar83.net/
3bc is an ambient/electronic/experimental project by Don Cook, a Los Angeles-based musician and composer. Known for working with virtual instruments, 3bc creates a compelling tapestry of sound, moving from soothing melodic tones to the darker realms of the sonic spectrum.
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/3bc
YouTube: youtube.com/user/GrubwerxMusic
Tetsuroh Konishi is an ambient trumpet artist from Saitama, Japan, known for his distinctive atmospheric contributions to the genre.
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tetsuroh
Official Website: tetsuroh-konishi.wix.com/it-is-artistic-life
All tracks written, performed, and produced by Darkstar83 and 3bc between 2012 and 2013. Trumpet on "Into Ruins" by Tetsuroh Konishi.
🎥 Special thanks to:
🔹 Cesar Naves for his incredible videos on “The Mirage Of Lost Hope”, “Crumpling Dreams”, and “Into Ruins”.
🔹 Doug Henry for his visual work on “When Forever Ends” & “When Forever Ends Mir Version”.
🎧 Best experienced with headphones to fully immerse in the cinematic atmosphere.
🔹 Originally released by Aural Films.
💡 Links to collaborators:
🔹 3bc: www.youtube.com/user/GrubwerxMusic/videos
🔹 Tetsuroh Konishi: www.tetsuroh-konishi.wix.com/it-is-artistic-life
soundcloud.com/3bc