Jozef Van Wissem And Jim Jarmusch - Concerning The Entrance Into Eternity

Review by Jeff Monson

Concerning The Entrance Into Eternity by Jozef Van Wissem and Jim Jarmusch is a mesmerizing album that will transport listeners to a different realm. The collaboration between the Dutch lute player and the American film director results in a haunting and otherworldly sound that is both ancient and modern, minimalist and complex.

The album consists of six instrumental tracks that range from five to ten minutes in length. The lute, a stringed instrument that was popular in Renaissance music, is the main protagonist of the album, but it is accompanied by subtle electronic effects, field recordings, and occasional guitar and organ sounds. The result is a hypnotic and meditative sound that evokes a sense of timelessness and spirituality.

The opening track, "Concerning The Entrance Into Eternity," sets the tone for the album with its repetitive and trance-inducing melody. "Etimasia" is a more experimental piece that features distorted sounds and dissonant harmonies that contrast with the soothing sound of the lute. "The Two Paths" is a beautiful and melancholic track that showcases the emotional range of the lute.

Summary by Jeff Monson

Concerning The Entrance Into Eternity is a unique and captivating album that will appeal to fans of experimental music, ambient, and classical music. Jozef Van Wissem and Jim Jarmusch have created a sonic universe that is both mysterious and enchanting, and that invites the listener to explore the boundaries of sound and consciousness.