The Relic, by Chuck van Zyl

The Relic

by Chuck van Zyl

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1.	Europa 18:41	info
2.	Ganymede 18:20	info
3.	Io 18:25	info
4.	Beyond the Known Horizon 19:41	info
5.	The Relic 12:08	info
6.	Dark Bands, Bright Streaks 19:18	info
7.	Regio Gallileo 19:25	info
8.	Prometheus 18:59	info

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The music found on "The Relic" seems cerebral, yet feels emotional. Its meticulous sound designs by Chuck van Zyl portray humanity’s contemplation of space and all its mysteries. This album presents a range of themes and styles connecting the stars with the earth, and the head with the heart. Although the product of thoroughly electronic procedures, the sound throughout comes across as organic and human – and gives "The Relic" its evocative depth and dimension.

"The Relic" is considered the logical follow-up to "Celestial Mechanics", and is part of the continued effort to compile early works by Chuck van Zyl.

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released March 31, 2018

The CD "The Relic" was originally released by Centaur Discs Ltd in 1995, then treated & remastered by Jeff Towne and reissued by industry8 in 2018

Tracks 2 & 7 were originally released on the audio cassette "Ganymede" (1991)

Tracks 1 & 6 were originally released on the audio cassette "Europa" (1991)

Tracks 3 & 8 were originally released on the audio cassette "Io" (1991)

Track 5 was originally released on the audio cassette "Facets" (1991)

Track 4 was originally released on the audio cassette "The Sound Museum" (1991) and is an impromptu live studio jam between Peter D. Gulch, D Andrew Rath & Chuck van Zyl

Audio treatments and mastering by Jeff Towne
All music realized by Chuck van Zyl © 2021

industry8 CD graphic layout by Brian Mishico

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Chuck van Zyl Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chuck van Zyl has been at his own unique style of electronic music since 1983. His musical sensibilities evoke a sense of discovery, with each endeavor marking a new frontier of sound.

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discography

Gwynedd

Sep 2023
Passages

Aug 2023
Live on Star's End 2021-2022

Mar 2023
Skyspace

Aug 2022
The Winter Wind

May 2022
Votive

Dec 2021
Live on Star's End 10.06.19

Feb 2020
The Relic

Mar 2018
Star's End

Jul 2017
Celestial Mechanics

Jun 2017
The Xyl File

Jan 2017
MemorySpace

Nov 2010

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