Artist description Instrumental music rooted in the experiences of "Kosmische Musik" with many other influences from classical and contemporay instrumental music.

Music Style Instrumental, various declinations

Musical Influences Among the others, those artists have a relevant influence on my way of making music: Tangerine Dream, Klaus Shultze, Mike Oldfield, Jean Michel Jarre, J.S. Bach, M. Ravel, O. Messiaen

Artist History Atman is the solo musical project from Alessandro Fronte, a 34 years old eclectic musician that has been involved in musical acts of different nature for many years, stating from the'80s. Atman project started at the beginning of the '90s; the music is consistently influenced from electronic music together with many other instrumental music traditions, and rely on cutting edge modern technology. Nevertheless, Atman music diverges from the nearly "mechanical sounding" electronic music you will often hear today. A good balance of sequencing and programming, real instrument play and improvisation, along with the use of non-electronic instruments give life to instrumental pieces that are at times emotional, at times chilling, always solidly built and with a distinctive human feel.

Group Members Alessandro Fronte

Instruments Mix of synthetic and organic instruments.

Albums Atman I

Press Reviews ||||[Spazio Esterno #1] __"Organ and electric guitar create a special spacial effect!" - Rick Sprague for *Guitar Variety* ||||[Spazio Esterno #2] __"This organ spacemusic is hauntingly beautiful. This reminds me a bit of Klaus Schulze's first solo recording IRRLICT." - Craig Padilla for *Electronic Soundscapes* (December 19, 2001) __"Wonderful Organ sound!" - Poegs for *Spheric Music vol. II* (January 2002) ||||[Spazio Esterno #3] __"Beautiful postmodern instrumental" - Jason Artman for *The Late Bar* (April 2002) ||||[Pianeta Ghiacciato] __"Great Soundscapes in the best Berlin-School-Tradition!" - Poegs for *Tangerine Dream Tribute* (January 2002) ||||[Metamorphosis #1] __"A dense, broad, well arranged and balance piece, ... simply great symphonic electronica!" - ASYSA for *The Source* (January 2002) __"Fantastic Berlin Style Music" - Guido Kopp for *Kosmische Music/Berlin School* (February 2002) ||||[Metamorphosis #3] __"Excellent combination of organic and synthetic instruments in this instrumental" - Jason Artman for *The Late Bar* (April 2002) ||||[Finis Terrae #1] __"Alessandro has put together some great tracks. He indicates that this is the first of a new trilogy. This new track shows some growth and sophistication that is a pleasure to hear. I trust the rest of the trilogy will show the same growth and improvement. Enjoy." - Andy Schmidt for *Eclectic Connection* (March 2002) __"This track has an interesting score. it brings to mind a final scene of great magnitude located out in space. Composed well with the proper emotions for the application. If your into spaced out electronic you should give a listen." - DK for *Music for your enjoyment* (April 2002) __"Very well-produced ambient track with solid instrumentation and programming." - Dan Catlin for *MRC Records present Soundcarving* (May 2002) __"This piece is definitely worth a listen, and you should check out the other two pieces that go with it. Score: 7.70" - Bill Wright, conclusion of the review for *GodsofMusic.com* (November 2002) __"A very good song. Again check out this artists page to see what they have to offer! A song with a crisp clear sound and not too obtrusive." - *Enigmaitc Music* (December 2002) ||||[Finis Terrae #2] __"Continuing where he left off with part 1, here we have more beautiful synths - atmospheric and moody, again, bringing to mind the music of bands like Tangerine Dream and Sad World." - Paul Nurminem for *Gloom-Beat* (August 2002) __"Alessandro does these trilogies which he blends together with a few extra tweaks to create really impressive pieces. This is the middle track of his latest effort. It features some soaring synth lines behind a bell tone melody that's joined about midway by electric guitar. A fine centerpiece in the longer version - when you get the time." - Andy Schmidt for *Eclectic Connection* (August 2002) ||||[Finis Terrae #3] __"Continuing where he left off with part 2, the music here starts out slowly, in a nice tranquil arrangement; with parts dropping in and out of the mix - including a section where it's almost entirely bell sounds, followed by the return of the guitar from part 1. After this, the synths return, and the song finishes in a soft but beautiful climax." - Paul Nurminem for *Gloom-Beat* (August 2002) ||||[Volo #1] __"Beautiful mix of classical music with ambient space" - *Climate* (October 2002) ||||[Lontano] __"As with many of his tracks, there is a dreamy, floating quality to the music, possibly even moreso than some. The echoing guitar harmonic arpeggios, with the other effects that drift in and out, serve as an interesting background to the drifting solo guitar line. A very effective 'mood builder'." - Andy Schmidt for *Eclectic Connection* (February 2003) __"Striking use of Guitar harmonics and melody in a soothing ambient piece." - *Ambient Healers* (February 2003) __"Composing this way is not an accident. Lontano is a lovely amalgam of sonic delights. The music is uplifting, overflowing with mystery, and totally enchanting. Score: 9.20" - Kenny Croes for *Gods of Music* (February 2003) ||||[Morpheus #3] __"Alessandro finishes off another trilogy with this track mixing ambient electronics and guitar to produce an etheric track that, while short, echoes Michael Oldfield at his best." - Andy Schmidt for *Eclectic Connection* (October 2003)

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