Female Russian recording artist Galina Ozeran (also known as Chikiss) has teamed with Siberian tape label Klammklang to offer a work of stark beauty: four tracks, four seasons, four different colored tapes, four sets of photos taken by her father Vladimir.  This is the second season-themed Klammklang release we’ve reviewed this month, on the heels of Nikita Bondarev’s black and blue edition Siberian Loner.  The label is on a roll, and may have found its niche.  Our only criticism: make more copies!  This sort of keepsake makes a nice present, and some people will want additional tapes to give away.

Ozeran’s tracks are lengthy and complex.  Together, the four total over 80 minutes, and would not fit on a single CD.  The shortest entry is ten minutes long, and the longest half an hour.  This allows the listener time to experience the changing nature of the seasons –…