Imagine if you were on an ambient journey into space and all you had on the ship was a xylophone and a digital delay ...
The Reluctant Cosmonaut is a ambient experiment by Jim Casson of Dark Orchard. Utilizing mallet percussion (Gamelon Strips and xylophone) and synths he has created an interesting, melodic ambient space.
"Luna" is the fourth release for The Reluctant Cosmonaut. More misadventures from the guy, lost in space with some percussion instruments, a synth and a digital delay.
Available for digital download at Bandcamp for $7.00.
released 2023 All songs MAPL Produced by Jim Casson
"3CP" is the third release for The Reluctant Cosmonaut. More ambient fun from your favourite spaceman, marooned in orbit with some interesting percussion instruments and a laptop.
Available for digital download at Bandcamp for $7.00.
released 2022 Svetlana - Darlene Dunn - piano and synths, Mark Dunn - fretless bass, Aaron Dunn - dudek Anatoly - Wayne DeAdder - guitar All songs SOCAN written by Jim Casson except Svetlana (Casson, Dunn, Dunn, Dunn) and Anatoly (Casson, DeAdder, Burr) All songs MAPL Produced by Jim Casson Quotes... "The Reluctant Cosmonaut returns with "3CP" and most certainly does not disappoint. With cascading percussion flowing over ambient moments, the album is a magical journey that stands out from the standard ambient fare... this album is magical... I wish it were on my label." - Jason Lamereaux, Somewherecold Records
"Ninety Three Days" is the sophomore release for The Reluctant Cosmonaut. The further adventures of a guy trapped in space with a few assorted mallet percussion instruments, a synth and a digital effects unit.
Available for digital download at Bandcamp for $5.00.
released 2020
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