Lightwave - Cités Analogues (1988/2025) (Hi-Res)
Lightwave - Cités Analogues (1988/2025)
FLAC (tracks) 24bit-44.1kHz - 590 MB
54:30 | Electronic, Abstract, Musique Concrète, Ambient | Label: Bureau B
FLAC (tracks) 24bit-44.1kHz - 590 MB
54:30 | Electronic, Abstract, Musique Concrète, Ambient | Label: Bureau B
The first-ever vinyl edition of Cités Analogue (1988) by French duo Lightwave brings a long-overlooked kosmische and concrète masterpiece to light, expertly revived by Bureau B. Perfect for fans of Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Jean-Claude Eloy, or Oneohtrix Point Never, this album offers an expansive, cinematic journey through analog synthscapes. Following their debut Modular Experiments (1987), Christoph Harbonnier and Christian Wittman crafted Cités Analogue using an intricate array of RSF, ARP, Roland, and Oberheim modular systems. Recorded on a Revox B77 tape machine, the album unfolds in vivid, dreamlike vignettes and widescreen compositions, blending finely layered analog synths with poetic concrète influences. Highlights include the ambient textures of "Airport," the Radigue-like tonal subtleties of "Correspondence pour ailleurs," and the rhythmic sophistication of "Le Parvis."
The album’s centerpiece, "Agora," echoes Jean-Claude Eloy's grandeur, while "Cités Analogues" channels Tangerine Dream’s pioneering spirit. Tracks like "Polycentre" and "Ophelia" showcase Lightwave's ability to evoke awe and exhilaration, making this release a treasure for analog synth enthusiasts and kosmische explorers alike—a long-overdue celebration of their visionary sound.
Tracklist
1 Intro
2 Airport
3 Correspondance pour ailleurs
4 Le Parvis
5 Agora
6 Cités des miroirs
7 Polycentre
8 News
9 Cités Analogues
10 Ophelia
11 Lunar Parking
foobar2000 2.0 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-01-11 01:25:08
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Analyzed: Lightwave / Cités Analogues
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR9 -11.84 dB -24.48 dB 1:20 01-Intro
DR10 -2.77 dB -16.58 dB 3:08 02-Airport
DR10 -2.77 dB -16.09 dB 3:18 03-Correspondance pour ailleurs
DR6 -0.23 dB -7.28 dB 5:48 04-Le Parvis
DR11 -0.55 dB -15.09 dB 13:22 05-Agora
DR11 -0.57 dB -16.88 dB 2:20 06-Cités des miroirs
DR8 -0.57 dB -11.36 dB 2:15 07-Polycentre
DR13 -0.58 dB -18.80 dB 2:01 08-News
DR7 -0.83 dB -10.23 dB 14:23 09-Cités Analogues
DR11 -6.38 dB -21.28 dB 5:21 10-Ophelia
DR9 -17.16 dB -31.00 dB 1:18 11-Lunar Parking
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR9
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1312 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2025-01-11 01:25:08
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Analyzed: Lightwave / Cités Analogues
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR9 -11.84 dB -24.48 dB 1:20 01-Intro
DR10 -2.77 dB -16.58 dB 3:08 02-Airport
DR10 -2.77 dB -16.09 dB 3:18 03-Correspondance pour ailleurs
DR6 -0.23 dB -7.28 dB 5:48 04-Le Parvis
DR11 -0.55 dB -15.09 dB 13:22 05-Agora
DR11 -0.57 dB -16.88 dB 2:20 06-Cités des miroirs
DR8 -0.57 dB -11.36 dB 2:15 07-Polycentre
DR13 -0.58 dB -18.80 dB 2:01 08-News
DR7 -0.83 dB -10.23 dB 14:23 09-Cités Analogues
DR11 -6.38 dB -21.28 dB 5:21 10-Ophelia
DR9 -17.16 dB -31.00 dB 1:18 11-Lunar Parking
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR9
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1312 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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