Amber Ethereal by Thaumiel Sonozaki

August 7th, 2020: Thaumiel Sonozaki aka Demetria Maldonado (she/her) lives in Long Beach, CA and makes gorgeous ambient music. Amber Ethereal is the third album in a four album series based on the times of day, with Amber representing the morning. It also represents the springtime, particularly in the opening section of the album, Chloe - a fresh shoot of grass. Beyond that however, the series also represents stages of self discovery: the first, Scarlet Ethereal, represented the evening as well as denial and hiding in the closet. The second, Violet Ethereal, represented the night as well as finally acknowledging and admitting to yourself who you are. Amber Ethereal represents the trepidation, yet also the excitement of what may come when you finally show your true self to the world. It has the fears represented by the aspects of the morning ("Nephelai", "Psychos" - clouds and cold, respectively) which give way to the positive feelings for that which is to come, "Elpis" (hope) and "Agape" (love). This album will be available on limited edition cassette, 10" lathe cut, and digital.

Proceeds from tapes go to the Long Beach LGBTQ Center.

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credits

released August 7, 2020

All music, field recordings, and photography by Demetria Maldonado.

Mastered by Quinton Barnes

Graphic design by Elizabeth Owens

I would like to thank the listeners (I promised it wouldn't take 7 years for this one!) whether long-time or those listening for the first time. I'd also like to thank Quinton for the amazing master and of course Nancy and Elizabeth at Grimalkin for all their help and accepting me into their fold.

Thanks to Eli Enis and The Alternative for premiering the track "Psychos" and the pre-order for us: www.getalternative.com/track-premiere-thaumiel-sonozaki-psychos/

Huge thanks to Tyler and Cat Scratch Vinyl for this very thoughtful and kind premier of this album: www.catscratchvinyl.com/thaumiel-sonozaki-amber-ethereal-album-premier/

Huge thanks to Audrey and Slug Magazine for this review: www.slugmag.com/music/reviews-music/national-music-reviews/thaumiel-sonozaki-amber-ethereal/

Huge thanks to Louis and MEFD for this lovely review: www.mesenceintesfontdefaut.com/2020/08/14/recommandation-thaumiel-sonozaki-amber-ethereal/