This is the latest and best instrumental Fonya CD to date, released on the Musea label in 1999.
What did the critics say?
"Fournier is a traveller paired with a composer. Melodies are ample, rich. They develop slowly to occupy all the sonic landscape, revealing unseen mountains and rivers as the listener is watching high above the ground ("14,000 Feet" and "Infinite Visions" are breathtaking in that matter). This record is strongly recommended to any fan of instrumental music and spacy prog." Delire Musical/CFLX (Francois Couture)
"I'm usually skeptical when a one-man show like this comes along, but Upper Level Open Space is really impressive and has changed my mind for good. The album has the power to put you in another time and place...definitely worth checking out." Expose (Willow Polson)
"The entire album conveys a feeling of deep tranquility and awe. This is a beautiful album of euphoric soundscapes and peaceful atmospheres. Highly recommended listening." Hiddinkulturz
Instruments used for these recordings:
Alvarez Classic II 6-String Electric Guitar
Washburn XS-5 5-String Bass Guitar
Vantage 12-String Acoustic Guitar
Ebow
Akai S2000
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Alesis Quadra Synth Plus Piano
Roland R8 mk II
Amiga 2000 running Bars&Pipes and MIDIQuest
All music composed, performed, and produced by Chris Fournier.
14000.ra (from
14,000 Feet); Size = 302 kb; Length = 1:01