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The Mirage of Lost Hope is a four-track album that immerses listeners in expansive soundscapes, blending trumpet and ambient electronics for a uniquely cinematic auditory experience. The album takes you on a journey through diverse moods, offering both haunting and ethereal moments.
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.
Credits:
Written and performed by Darkstar83 and 3bc
Trumpet on “Into Ruins” by Tetsuroh Konishi
Photography: Jorge Percival
Design: Darkstar83
Produced by: 3bc & Darkstar83
Mixing by: 3bc
Special thanks to:
Cesar Naves for his wonderful videos for “The Mirage of Lost Hope,” “Crumbling Dreams,” and “Into Ruins.”
Doug Henry for his videos on “When Forever Ends” & “When Forever Ends (Mir Version).”
Released: November 5, 2013
Label: Self-Released
Format: Digital
Country: Athens, Greece
Genre: Ambient, Cinematic, Drone, Experimental