Penumbra by Colin Rayment
Penumbra was released on 28th July 2025 - my 11th release on the SynGate label.
The creative idea behind Penumbra...
Less is more, as they say. And that, of course, can apply to anything. For example, how could you make more of something fairly minimal? A subtle amount of illumination in the darkness, an unsusal shaft of light, that catches the eye. Or maybe a strangely distorted shadow created in almost total blackness...
One thing they all have in common, is a strange but subtile prominence. When light becomes visibly sparse. Observing the abstract patterns that are created and combined with any other unique low level light forms. Gobos in the dark of night as they constantly evolve...
Now imagine, how this might possibly inspire music...
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ALBUM IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A CD FROM SYNGATE (LINKS BELOW)
1. On the official SynGate bandcamp Page:
https://colinrayment-syngate.bandcamp.com/album/penumbra
2. On the official SynGate Site:
https://www.syngate.biz/p/colin-rayment-penumbra
Tracklist
Credits
A review by Beata Pardela from El Stacja:
Thank you very much for Colin's latest album, I downloaded it and I'm listening to it now. Colin is a master of creating beautiful, floating, subtle sounds that are incredibly imaginative. I'm listening to track 3 right now, and the music has completely drawn me into its unique atmosphere. It's a fantastic portion of relaxing music that is addictive. Each sound is carefully balanced and refined in every detail, which is why it's a real pleasure to listen to. Thank you! 🙂
A review by Liam Borg (Stratosphere Podcast):
Huge thanks for the amazing preview of Colin Rayment’s music! ... what a stunning album with such delicate soundscapes. I feel completely drawn in by music that floats between longing and desire. Colin Rayment never fails to surprise...
...Nothing But The Umbra especially pulled me in with that "breathing soundscape" at the beginning, seamlessly flowing into a beautiful sequence before reaching its peak in a distorted melody. Absolutely captivating.
Produced, composed and arranged by
Colin Rayment © 2025
Graphic works by Colin Rayment
Coverlayout by CabGuy*
(*KilianSchloemp)
Marketed by
CabGuy* Music Production
Released by SynGate Records 2025
CabGuy Music Production Kilian Schloemp
