Soma

Soma is a musical project that originated in Australia, comprising of David Thrussell and Pieter Bourke. The collaboration began in 1993, leading to a distinctive blend of dark ambient and techno music. Their debut album, *Hollow Earth*, was released in 1994 on Extreme Records and received critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to Kraftwerk's late seventies work. The duo continued to produce notable works such as *The Inner Cinema* (1996) and the EP *Stygian Vistas* (1997). Their music often incorporates both melodic and danceable structures with an array of found sounds, evoking a rich cinematic atmosphere reminiscent of B-grade thrillers and sci-fi films.

Soma's style is deeply rooted in experimental electronic sounds, reflecting their unique approach to blending different sonic elements. While their active period concluded in 2001, their contributions to the dark ambient and techno genres remain significant. The releases *Stygian Vistas* and *Hollow Earth* are particularly representative of their creative output and artistic vision. However, some of the listed releases, such as *Arcane*, *Sleepwalker*, and *Direitos Humanos No Banquete Dos Mendigos*, do not match the known discography of this Soma project, suggesting they might be associated with a different artist or misattributed.

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