On "Darkness and Light," Micus engages in a more restrained, contemplative mode, his signature instrumental layering taking on a somber, introspective quality. The album represents a subtle but significant shift towards sparser arrangements and a focus on sonic texture over intricate melodic development.
- "Darkness and Light" was recorded in the spring of 1989 at ECM's own Studio II in Munich.
- The album features Micus performing on the Japanese shakuhachi and the bass marimba, among other instruments.
- It was released on March 21, 1990, by the German label ECM Records.
Stephan Micus is a German multi-instrumentalist and composer, known for his work in the ambient and world music genres, often exploring non-European instruments. By 1990, he had established a distinctive voice on ECM Records, moving away from the more overtly spiritual themes of his earlier work.
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