Winterlight [2LP]

Winterlight - Winterlight [2LP]

Emerging from the shadows of a small apartment in Chicago's South Side Pilsen neighborhood in 1999, Winterlight was produced and mixed by Daniel Thompson over the course of three years, from 1999 to 2002. It's an intimate and evocative album that captures a pivotal chapter in Thompson's life and echoes the spirit of a formative era in the underground music scene. Thompson's journey began in the heat of Houston, Texas, where his love for sound quickly became an obsession. By the late '90s, he was among the first DJs in Houston to champion the sound of Chicago house, often driving long distances from Texas to Chicago in search of records, inspiration, and connection. These trips -- equal parts pilgrimage and education -- eventually led him to relocate to Chicago, where his artistic vision would fully take shape. Winterlight is the direct result of that move. Crafted over several years, the album embodies a raw, hands-on approach to production, built from analog synths, outboard gear, and hours of meticulous layering. Thompson leaned on tools like the Kurzweil K2000, SE-1, Juno-106, and classic processors such as the DP4 and TC Electronic units, shaping each track with care and intention. Blending atmospheric textures with hypnotic rhythm and subtle experimental flourishes, Winterlight captures the sound of an artist deeply engaged with his tools and surroundings. His extensive vinyl collection -- over 3,000 records -- served as both palette and inspiration, with carefully chosen samples lending further depth and narrative to the music. Now set for release, Winterlight invites listeners into a soundscape that is both immersive and personal. More than just an album, it is a sonic document of a moment in time -- rich in tone, memory, and intent. For those willing to listen deeply, Winterlight offers a rare window into the underground spirit of the early 2000s and the inner world of a producer finding his voice. A1. Flowering on the Threshold_x000D_ A2. Water Under Birth_x000D_ A3. Dreamtime_x000D_ A4. Thinking Of You_x000D_ B1. Alive And Well_x000D_ B2. The Beautiful Side of Loneliness_x000D_ B3. Time for a Change_x000D_ B4. Get Back Today_x000D_ C1. Time To Wake_x000D_ C2. Lust Wonderlust Wonder_x000D_ C3. Trying To Discover_x000D_ C4. The Light_x000D_ C5. Lost And Found In The Sun_x000D_ D1. Universe_x000D_ D2. Crystal Clear Eyes_x000D_ D3. Loves Return_x000D_ D4. You Have Always Known The Way