Ernest Jan Vincent Muñoz is an
artist currently based in Paris, France and is better known as “Cardinal Zen” –
a name that rapidly amassed international legions of Chillout, Electronica
Ambient, Triphop and Downtempo enthusiasts.
Cardinal Zen has a random fondness
for an eclectic mix of music styles and sound effects, that it is quite
difficult to strictly categorize his work under Chillout genre alone, or all of
the styles under its big umbrella. His works are highly-influenced by artists
like Massive Attack, DJ Krush, and Nujabes. With the use of analog synthesis
and sampling, he is able to produce his own original blend of timeless music
expressions.
His works unravel his own ethereal thoughts that are often infused
with surrealism, whimsical moods and incongruous instincts. In the absence of
lyrics and borrowed-poetry, his music encourages freedom for his listeners to
explore the deepest realms of one’s own mystic world and nostalgic dreams.