Artist: DCALLEN

Genre: Ambient Electronica

"The fact is, despite dcallen making music that I normally would avoid, I cannot deny that his perfectionist approach pays off, as on his site is some of the most thought provoking and beautiful music around. Unlike many of the dabblers in musical electronics, dcallen isn't so much a commercial electronica artist as much as he is a composer, who merely uses electronics as a medium. His music would sound good no matter what instruments it was played on.

The music is generally quite ambient and has a great classical feel to it. A fine example of this is the beautiful and personal 'For My Angel', which slowly builds starting from a soft electric piano, and slowly rising with strings and choirs. The track is 3:55, but it could go on forever, and I wouldn't get bored, as it's merely a reminder of how great things can be.

Those who still aren't convinced should be reassured, however, that much of his music still holds a brilliant groove, such as 'One Way Ticket to Mars' and 'Monk in DeFlat'. It shows that dcallen isn't just someone who listens to way too much classical music, but actually knows how to combine modern music with old music, to create something completely refreshing. A fusion of classical and electronica, glossed over with brilliantly programmed beats and effects make dcallen a musical force to be reckoned with. If there is any justice in this world, he will go on to do big things."

--thelittlecheez; Posted: 29 Jul 2004 09:09 am

More Information

• Members: Dave Allen
• Located in: Virginia, USA
• Contact: dcallenmusic@comcast.net
• Websites:
  Official Website