Soma is the
dark ambient and
techno musical project of
Australia
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David Thrussell and
Pieter Bourke. The collaboration began in 1993 when Thrussell approached Bourke about the possibility of remixing
Eden
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* Eden, Ontario
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tracks. The Eden remixing sessions yielded the first Soma compositions. Soma developed into a full-time project when Bourke moved in with Thrussell after a fire had destroyed his flat, allowing the two more time to work together.
Their debut album ''
Hollow Earth'' was issued on
Extreme Records in 1994 and was well-received critically, with Dave Thompson of the ''
Alternative Press'' comparing it favorably to
Kraftwerk's late seventies material.
Discography
;Studio albums
*''
Hollow Earth'' (1994,
Extreme
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The Inner Cinema
''The Inner Cinema'' is the second album by Soma, released in 1996 through Extreme Records.
Track listing
Personnel
;Soma
*Pieter Bourke – instruments
*David Thrussell – instruments
;Production and additional personnel
*Leig ...
'' (1996, Extreme)
;EPs
*''Soma'' (1993, Mumbo Jumbo)
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Stygian Vistas
''Stygian Vistas'' is an Extended play, EP by Soma (band), Soma, released on July 1, 1997 through Extreme Records.
Track listing
Personnel
;Soma
*Pieter Bourke – Musical instrument, instruments
*David Thrussell – instruments
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'' (1997, Extreme)
*''My Ancient Vihmaana'' (2001, Karmic Hit)
References
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Australian electronic musicians
Australian techno groups
Extreme Records artists
Musical groups established in 1993
Musical groups disestablished in 2001