Altus | nl

aural journeys for the mind's eye -- ambient with symphonic overtones Based in Ottawa, Canada, Mike Carss (aka Altus) has been creating ambient / symphonic music since 2001, with his first public release "24 Hours". All of his music is available for free download through the Creative Commons license at: http://www.altusmusic.ca/ Join Altus on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Altus-Canada/59768258629 .

The beginning of SALTUS reaches as far as to the 1997, when Wojnar (guitar) begets the DARK FOREST band. Its irregular line-up, though, causes many rehearsal difficulties. Meantime, the band gets reinforced by Faun (vocal) and Bithorn (guitar.) At the same time the name has been changed to SALTUS. At the beginning of November 1997, the horde registers a demo / rehersal. titled “Inexploratus Saltus”, featuring: Bithorn – guitar, Wojnar – guitar, keyboards, Faun – vocals, Jack – drums. The material meets with various opinions, but the band is not happy with it. 1999 After ”Inexploratus Saltus” is recorded, the...