The Organization of Sound - A Review by Matt Borghi
(06/14/01)

TALES FROM THE INCANTINA
Richard Bone

     This is quite possibly some of the best work that Richard Bone has ever done. Tales from the Incantina seems to take up where Spectral Ships and Etherdome left off, and then pushed it even a little further. This is sure to be one of the best discs of 2001. Bone’s sound has always had a profound effect on me. His use of layering and multi-tracking is second to none and melodically it’s doubtful that there’s anyone that can touch his work. He’s one of the few Ambient/ Space artists that really knows how to develop melodies well, and have them not be totally overwhelming, all-consuming at the same time. That’s a rare gift and one that I come back to time and again, review after review. Incantina like Bone’s Hypnos work is totally original and in a league of its own. Interestingly enough I hear a bit of a Brian Eno ala Apollo sound on Incantina or perhaps it’s the chording; whatever it is make no mistake about it Bone has crafted a profoundly approachable Ambient/Space work while at the same time managing to outdo himself once again. This was a much anticipated recording and one that was worth the wait. Excellent!

Matt Borghi