12 tracks. Running time 52:01 Memorophilia is the latest album from Odette and Keith Johnson who record under the name Soundician. Though new to me these artists have four previous, and apparently well received, albums under their belt. Falling somewhere between electronica and new age, and skirting a few other genres, their music is bright, melodic, and sometimes minimalist. The album gets off to a great start in “Cornfield” where a bright melody of sparing piano notes plays out over a minimalist chattering rhythm. High pitched angelic chorales periodically pad out the background along with bass notes. Later in harpsichord style notes join in the melody making. Listening to this piece you can imagine children running through a cornfield with all the energy of youth. The next couple of tracks are also bright and continue the uplifting emotional resonance of the music experienced so far. In the track “Edge” there's a more serious feel as synthetic waves and deep bassy disturbances in the sound field create a swell like being on a restless ocean. Ticking percussion and a melody of pingy notes conveys a slightly pensive or expectant mood. In the piece “Lullaby for Jay” the artists show they can also do quieter more restrained tunes. Sparkling Kitaro-esque notes like a cosmic music box create a backdrop for a slow restful tune complemented by will-o-the-wisp wordless vocals and gentle plucked string notes. Soundician excel at mixing repetitive rhythms and open melodies that easily capture one's interest. I especially like the tribally edged rhythm using a stick sound on “Seconds”. Airy vocal washes and a pipe or flute sound reminiscent of world music adds a further exotic element to this mesmeric piece. Now I've heard Memorophilia I intend to seek out more of the work by this talented duo. They have a distinctive sound and style which I thought occasionally verged on the baroque. The unabashed pretty and innocent, but not superficial, melodies make it a delightful album.