Mysterious, suspenseful, and bitter, Paysage d'Hiver leaves me disoriented in the mountains while snow batters my shoulders and the darkness of night brings an unendurable chill. The atmosphere is evocative of pure isolation in the face of the most pernicious and unrelenting forms of nature, yet there's beauty to be found within each track. I return to this album often. Septembre
The fabled First Tome, forever lost to time, is a treat for our ears and our spirit. It's amazing to consider how much amazing music had its origin here... emanuele127