A Review from the book written by Jim Brenholts
Tracks Across the Universe: A Chronology of Ambient and Electronica
(Sept 10, 2000)

TALES FROM THE INCANTINA
Richard Bone

     "Tales From Incantina" is Richard Bone's paean to the ancient civilization of the Toltecs. It is, in his words, "a musical impression of those mystic people in quiet communion with their imperious gods."

     This CD is quiet and somber minimalism as we have come to expect from Richard. He has laid down a quiet acoustic piano amid his customary electronic dirges and drones. The effect is haunting, ethereal, chilling and other worldly.

     As I listened I imagined the Toltecs paying homage to the "elegant idols." The return on the homage was plentiful. As I got deeper into my meditation, I became a Toltec. I was given "a light everlasting, a night of eternal stars and a dreamtime of immeasurable wonder." While these rewards existed only inside my vivid imagination, they are forever entrenched in my heart and soul. I need only put this CD back on the changer, close my eyes and listen again (and again and again and again) to be fulfilled anew.

     As a bonus (to me) the CD includes the delightful "Inevitable Zen." Richard contributed this track to the CD set for my book. It has been a favorite piece since last August!

Jim Brenholts

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