KOUROSH DINI: Ontogeny (2005) electronic/ambient Matt's notes: Kourosh's album explores the aging process, and he wanted a look that expressed a harmony between the synthetic and the organic. By the way, the embryo on the cover and disc isn't real; it was originally a stock photo of a plastic medical model. "Working with Matt Strieby at Newleaf Design was a pleasure. He was able to take my vague ideas and turn them into album art that really fit the music. Throughout the design process, communication was always clear and prompt. I definitely have him in mind for future projects." -Kourosh Dini, M.D.