Album Review: Creation 2k - Aural Passage To The Age Of Gold by David Motion
Alright, let’s talk about Creation 2k: Aural Passage To The Age Of Gold. Released in 2000 by UK-based artist David Motion, this album is a wild mashup of genres and styles that somehow works. We’re talking Pop, Electronic, Folk, World, Country—you name it. And the styles? Synth-pop, Downtempo, Breakbeat, New Age, Experimental—you get the idea. It’s like someone threw a bunch of musical ingredients into a blender and hit “puree.” Surprisingly, it tastes pretty good.
David Motion wrote and composed the whole thing, which makes sense because the vibe feels super personal, like he’s guiding you through his own sonic universe. The album came out on Extreme Music Library, so maybe it was meant for TV or film cues, but honestly, it stands strong as its own beast.
Now, I’ll be real—I didn’t catch every single track (there are 22 of them!), but two songs really stuck with me: "Zero Gravity" and "Global Village."
“Zero Gravity” hits hard right off the bat. It’s got this dreamy synth line that just floats around your head, kind of like what I imagine floating in space would feel like. There’s a downtempo beat underneath, keeping things grounded while still letting your mind wander. It’s one of those tracks where you close your eyes and suddenly you're drifting away from Earth, no spacesuit required. Like, dang, Dave, how do you make chill vibes sound so epic?
Then there’s “Global Village,” which flips the script entirely. This one leans more into the world music side of things, mixing beats that could’ve come straight out of a street festival in Marrakech with futuristic electronic blips. The rhythm is infectious—it’ll have you nodding along even if you’re just sitting at your desk pretending to work. There’s something hypnotic about how all these layers weave together, like a big ol’ tapestry of sound. Honestly, after hearing this track, I started wondering if my living room secretly wanted to host an international dance party.
What’s cool about Creation 2k is how unpredictable it feels. One moment you’re vibing to ambient chillness, the next you’re hit with breakbeats that make you wanna move. Tracks like “Sonic Militia” bring the energy, while others like “Purification” take you to some ethereal spa in the clouds. It’s not perfect—some parts drag a little—but when it clicks, it REALLY clicks.
Reflecting on this album, it’s wild to think it came out over 20 years ago. Back then, people were probably losing their minds over Y2K fears, and here’s David Motion dropping this cosmic journey into the future. Weirdly enough, listening to it now feels kinda comforting. Maybe because we’re still figuring out whether we’re headed toward utopia or chaos. Either way, props to Dave for giving us a soundtrack for both scenarios.
Oh, and here’s the unexpected part: halfway through writing this review, I realized I kept humming “Zero Gravity” under my breath. My cat gave me a weird look, like, “Why are you making robot noises again?” So yeah, guess you could say this album has cross-species appeal. Take that however you want.
