by Jim BrenholtsTwilight Fields is a set of smooth acoustic ambience from Stephan Micus, a master of the craft. He uses flutes, marimbas, xylophones, and ethnic percussion devices to generate this atmospheric experience. Each instrument has its own sonority and Micus uses a natural reverberation to strike an overtone appeal. His sound design has some remnants of dissonance and avant-garde tendencies, and, within that realm, Micus uses experimental techniques to forge space music properties with acoustic tools. This CD will appeal to fans of Riley Lee, Stan Richardson, Nawang Khechog, and R. Carlos Nakai.