Ben Woods - This Digital Horizon

Review by Marko Akinaga

This Digital Horizon by Ben Woods: A Sonic Dive into the Deep End Alright, let’s get real for a sec. If you’re looking for something that’ll slap your eardrums awake while also lulling your brain into some kind of meditative trance, This Digital Horizon is where it’s at. Released in 2013 by UK-based artist Ben Woods (yeah, self-released—no big label BS here), this album blends classical vibes with downtempo grooves and electronic wizardry. And guess what? It works. Like, really damn well. First off, props to Kimberly Marzolf for the artwork because it fits the whole vibe perfectly—ethereal but grounded, kinda like staring at clouds through a cracked phone screen. But enough about visuals; let’s talk tracks. There are two standouts I can’t stop thinking about: “A Solemn Return Journey” and “High Above Everything We Know.” These aren’t just songs—they’re experiences. “A Solemn Return Journey” hits hard right outta nowhere. The opening notes feel like someone whispering secrets directly into your soul. You know those moments when life feels too heavy, and all you want is to escape? This track gets it. It doesn’t try to fix anything—it just sits there with you, ambient synths swirling around like fog on a cold morning. By the time the strings kick in, you’re not even sad anymore; you’re just... present. That’s rare these days, man. Most music tries way too hard to impress, but this? This lets you breathe. Then there’s “High Above Everything We Know,” which slaps harder than it has any right to. It starts slow, almost teasing you, before building into this massive wall of sound that makes you feel invincible. Like, if I had to pick one song to play while standing on top of a mountain screaming nonsense into the void, this would be it. The layers build so subtly you don’t even realize how deep you’re in until BAM—you’re floating. No joke, this thing could soundtrack an astronaut’s spacewalk or your existential crisis—it’s versatile as hell. Now, sure, the album leans heavily into its ambient roots, and yeah, some might call it repetitive. But honestly? That’s the point. This isn’t background noise—it’s foreground emotion. Every track pulls you deeper into Ben Woods’ world, whether you like it or not. He wrote it, recorded it, and clearly poured his guts into it. Respect. So, final thoughts? This Digital Horizon isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s raw, unfiltered, and weirdly human despite being packed with electronics. Oh, and here’s the kicker—it made me miss my bus twice because I was too busy zoning out. True story. So maybe don’t listen to it while commuting unless you’ve got nowhere important to be. Trust me on that one.

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Artist: Ben Woods
Album: This Digital Horizon

Ambient

2013

Rating: 5.0

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MP3 size: 70 mb
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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Distorted Images	6:9
High Above Everything We Know	7:58
This Digital Horizon Pt. 2	07:23
From This View	3:20
This Digital Horizon, Pt. 1	7:3
This Digital Horizon Pt. 1	07:03
This Digital Horizon, Pt. 2	7:23
A Solemn Return Journey	4:18
Until Our Eyes Adjust	5:49
The Path Home	8:34

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Ben Woods - This Digital Horizon Pt. 1

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Not On Label (Ben Woods Self-released)

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kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
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Formats

8 × File
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320 kbps

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Kimberly Marzolf
Written-By	Ben Woods
Recorded By	Ben Woods

Notes

Album can be downloaded for free (or pay what you want) at bandcamp.
Released under creative commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *This Digital Horizon* by Ben Woods is a DIY masterpiece. Released in 2013, it’s self-released under his own label, which gives it that personal touch. The artwork was done by Kimberly Marzolf, adding a visual layer to the ambient soundscape. Fun detail—there are two tracks named *This Digital Horizon Pt. 1* and *Pt. 2*, but the first part shows up twice on the tracklist. A little glitchy, just like the digital world it seems to explore. It’s chill, emotional, and perfect for introspective moments.