Critics’ Reviews
“North of Niagara is one of the most haunting and evocative albums in the genre of piano/ synthesizer ambience. The music itself is beautiful beyond my ability to put into words.”
– Bill Binkelman, Wind & Wire, 2022
Full Wind & Wire Review – March, 2022
“Danna and Clément weave “live” trail environmental, atmospherics, piano, synths, steel guitar, bass, bassoon and even accordion into twelve tenderly beautiful, awesomely austere, and uniquely unforgettable pieces. This release is splendid.”
– John W. Patterson, Earmusic.com
“Life-changing, heartbreaking, haunting, timeless music. Anyone who loves contemplative music will treasure this album. One of the greatest albums of “new serious music.”
– Daniel R. Greenfield, Vine Voice
“This is intensely visual music. Each piece is sharply individual, while the underlying commonalities unify what could be called a program symphony in 12 movements, offering an impressive distillation of the sights, sounds and the very feel of a wilderness hike.”
– Rambles. NET
“The ethereal endeavour of the ambient duo is re-released in an improved version to celebrate its 25th anniversary. North of Niagara is their most descriptive album.”
– Guerrilla Bizarre
Full Guerrilla Bizarre Review – October, 2021
“When I now think of music that breathes Nature, illuminates that certain “feel” of being outdoors, of losing one’s psyche in the grand vistas of the Creation – I think of the music of Danna and Clément. If you enjoy vision-laden, minimalist keys and synths with unexpected embellishing that work to achieve a wondrous harmony of soul and grandeur of peacefulness, then seek out North of Niagara by Danna and Clément. It is worth the time to point and click that mouse. You won’t be sorry – I promise. This release is splendid!” – John W. Patterson, All About Jazz
“To call this an essential recording and a must-have for any ambient music lover is a severe understatement. It almost single-handedly defines a new field of music.”
– Bill Binkelman, Wind & Wire, 1995