A Taxonomy of Grief, by Sumatran Black

A Taxonomy of Grief

by Sumatran Black

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Noctilucant A highly atmospheric, melodic and neo classical-ish dark ambient album! A very warm and exciting release from, Sumatran Black! Favorite track: Do Not Answer the Telephone.

seesafari A day like any other starts like any other, looping over and over, sleep deprived, constantly on edge, missing friends and family, the zeitgeist of this era , SB continues to amaze me, While i lay in bed and the sun slowly creeps into the room...

Chenaar The Taxonomy of Grief takes you to your highest and lowest. An absolutely beautiful creation that guides you to experience a flow of paradoxical emotions at the same time.
The wisely chosen Track titles and Artwork help even more to enjoy the brilliant journey. Favorite track: God's Hand Touched Him and He Slept.

Walhalla Ambitious in its scope but maintaining the depth and poignancy throughout. Excellent! Favorite track: God's Hand Touched Him and He Slept.

knightd68 This record is a twisted, dark, bleak joy. A mammoth voyage, with the title track alone being a journey in itself. Choosing my favourite piece was a bit like Bandcamp Bingo, but I've opted for Deep Blue Sorrow. Don't be completely fooled though... there's hope in these dark works. Genuine hope. I'm a massive SB fan anyway, but this a masterpiece. 10/10. Favorite track: Deep Blue Sorrow.

A Taxonomy of Grief is paradoxical, dark ambient, atmospheric experience like no other. It both soothes and unnerves, strides forward and timelessly stands still. Both the depths to which it can take you and the surfaces it allows you traverse in equal measure, and at times in unified moments, is incredible. Experiencing this album is believing. Favorite track: Do Not Answer the Telephone.

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1.	A Day Like Any Other 08:25	buy track
2.	God's Hand Touched Him and He Slept 09:44	buy track
3.	A Taxonomy of Grief 14:58	buy track
4.	To This I Put My Name 05:41	buy track
5.	The Rest is Silence 12:59	buy track
6.	Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall 13:47	buy track
7.	Deep Blue Sorrow 09:03	buy track
8.	In the Belly of the Beast 11:45	buy track
9.	Lamentations and Pronouncements of Woe 11:18	buy track
10.	Do Not Answer the Telephone 09:35	buy track
11.	I Will Look Upon this World for Both of Us 08:22	buy track
12.	Heartstrings to Infinity 10:23	buy track
13.	The Wound is the Place Where the Light Enters You 10:53	buy track

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Dungeon in Deep Space Dark Ambient Album of the Year 2021

“A Taxonomy of Grief” is the final album of the Sumatran Black Necrotrilogy.

Artistic risks are quite insignificant in the grand scheme of things but still it's unfortunately part of human nature that we often tend to dwell on the fear of failure, when we should instead be confident that the audience is rooting for us and ready to cheer us on as we venture as artists (and listener together) into uncharted and potentially, perilous musical territory.

And while the dangers that lie ahead here are not physical in nature but emotional, they can on occasion be a force to be reckoned with. So whatever happens along the way, thanks for coming on this journey with me. I hope any sadness that you carry is fleeting.

The running time is over two hours so if you prefer to listen to the album in parts, here is my recommendation.

Part 1: Tracks 1-5
Part 2: Tracks 6-9
Part 3: Tracks 10-13

Dedicated to Howard Gordon Reeves.

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released February 11, 2021

Written and recorded by Sumatran Black in Istanbul, Turkey during 2019-20.

© Peter Reeves 2021

Thanks for all your support over the last couple of years.

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by Jarek Kubicki
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Sumatran Black Records Istanbul, Turkey

Welcome to the home of Sumatran Black and his various associated side projects.

Sumatran Black - minimalist ambient blackness for dark relaxation and contemplation - "Necrochill"

Black Box Memories - nostalgic melodic lo-fi synthcore and dreamy themes of loneliness

Ataşehir - aspirational dystopian dark ambient drone

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