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"Organicism" is Solipsism's 2nd release in just six months, but sadly marks the last collaboration between founding member Craig Murphy and multi-instrumentalist Ed Drury. Murphy intends to go it alone from now on, but the duo sign off in style here.
Continuing the trends established on previous effort "Electricity Flows in Squares", Solipsism again seamlessly blend ethereal synth swells with mechanical beat programming, to create a colliding electronic sound. The contrast between the wistfully melodic synths and the precise, robotic beats are a key component in this release's sound.
"At The Beach" is, by far and away, the best track on offer here. The beatwork seems off the pace from the gorgeous toybox chimes that plays an integral role on this track. Almost as if it is playing catch-up, the off-kilter pattern offers a timeless sound that induces the mood of an Ibizan sunset.
Prior to this, "Warm Breeze" sets the tone for "Organicism" with its undulating, digital haze. "Crabs" meanwhile, is notable for its hovering synths and obscured vocal samples that are woven into the programmed beats. Herb compatriot, Kingbastard, also turns up on the aptly-titled "Bastardism", laying staccato programming over Solipsism's warm analogue melody.
Tapping into Scotland's burgeoning electronic scene; first we had Boards of Canada and the Benbecula collective. Now Herb Recordings are striving to carve their own little niche, with the likes of Solipsism, Rubens and Mosca all hailing from north of the border. "Organicism" is an accomplished body of work.
Track Listing:
1. Warm Breeze
2. Bastardism
3. Dew
4. Crabs
5. At The Beach
6. Organicism Video
7. Flying Video
solipsism - Organicism Special Edition Cat. No. Herb0026
"Organicism" is Solipsism's 2nd release in just six months, but sadly marks the last collaboration between founding member Craig Murphy and multi-instrumentalist Ed Drury. Murphy intends to go it alone from now on, but the duo sign off in style here.
Continuing the trends established on previous effort "Electricity Flows in Squares", Solipsism again seamlessly blend ethereal synth swells with mechanical beat programming, to create a colliding electronic sound. The contrast between the wistfully melodic synths and the precise, robotic beats are a key component in this release's sound.
"At The Beach" is, by far and away, the best track on offer here. The beatwork seems off the pace from the gorgeous toybox chimes that plays an integral role on this track. Almost as if it is playing catch-up, the off-kilter pattern offers a timeless sound that induces the mood of an Ibizan sunset.
Prior to this, "Warm Breeze" sets the tone for "Organicism" with its undulating, digital haze. "Crabs" meanwhile, is notable for its hovering synths and obscured vocal samples that are woven into the programmed beats. Herb compatriot, Kingbastard, also turns up on the aptly-titled "Bastardism", laying staccato programming over Solipsism's warm analogue melody.
Tapping into Scotland's burgeoning electronic scene; first we had Boards of Canada and the Benbecula collective. Now Herb Recordings are striving to carve their own little niche, with the likes of Solipsism, Rubens and Mosca all hailing from north of the border. "Organicism" is an accomplished body of work.
Track Listing:
1. Warm Breeze
2. Bastardism
3. Dew
4. Crabs
5. At The Beach
6. Organicism Video
7. Flying Video
solipsism - Organicism Special Edition Cat. No. Herb0026
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