"Distancing" by Sora Shima places us in an ambiguous atmosphere where the vast, expansive horizon looms overhead. Slowly we will be immersed by the delicate beauty of his sonic waves alleviating all apprehensiveness.

"Distancing" is a solo project produced by Jason Lurman under the Sora Shima moniker he shares with Gavin McDermott, Adam Fulton and Rob Shirlow. The four-song EP alludes to a beautiful naturalistic setting free from any disrupting inhabitants. Yet all of the songs are given an edgy quality with the occasional hollow or sharp tones increasing tension. These agitated sounds are eventually subdued by their softly moving counterparts composed of minimal textural drones.

Overall this meditative experience dissolves mental thought and is physically relaxing. Although, in order to grasp the full effect that Sora Shima provides, one must remain in a state of deep concentration and emotional awareness.