An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death

An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death is the second album from Portland, Oregon ambient musician Matthew Cooper, under the name Eluvium. Strikingly different from his previous work, An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death features Cooper playing solo piano only. It was recorded in one continuous take and was completed in two hours. The artwork for the album was created by Jeannie L. Paske.

An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death
Studio album by Eluvium
Released	May 4, 2004
Recorded	September 2003, The Northwest Academy, Portland, Oregon
Genre	Ambient, piano music
Length	26:30
Label	Temporary Residence Limited
Eluvium chronology
Lambent Material (2003) An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death (2004) Talk Amongst the Trees (2005)

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Track listing

1. "An Accidental Memory" - 1:12
2. "Genius and the Thieves" - 2:26
3. "Perfect Neglect in a Field of Statues" - 5:25
4. "Nepenthe" - 3:42
5. "In a Sense" - 1:45
6. "The Well-Meaning Professor" - 7:34
7. "An Accidental Memory in the Case of Death" - 4:26