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Release
Notes
With his second album "Efflorescence",
musician and artist Tyler Smith aka Quasga presents eight standout tracks
which navigate a psychedelic night-time landscape anchored in dub and
integrate organic and electronic sounds. Warm melodies are diversified
against a framework of intricate rhythms and arching harmonies. Unique
spoken samples are incorporated seamlessly and used with clear intent.
Interstitial atmospheric sounds provide for a continuous listening experience.
The tracks are varied enough in tempo and mood to make the album playable
in any chillout room.
"Process of
Unfolding" gently opens the album like a blooming bud, followed
by the introspective "Neurosomatic Circuit". "Atmos-spheres"
floats with a perfect balance of elements as embodied in the sounds
of flutes and bells over a dynamic bass line. "Spectral Processor"
explores contrasts, with much of the melody carried by the bass. Next
is a sublime and inspired remix of Aes Dana's "Natti Natti"
with the addition of a caressing bass pulse and soothing vocals. Next,
the title track invites us to move to its gentle groove. "Gnome
Dosed" is an aural adventure with melodic exploration reminiscent
of classic downtempo Goa. Finally, in "Dub Crickets", the
chirping chorus that has heretofore been the ambient bridge between
tracks is brought center stage in a relaxing dub jam, bringing to mind
lazy summer nights.
Accompanying each
track is a piece of exquisite psychedelic art for visual exploration
in concert with each song, presented as an 8 page booklet, all created
by Quasga. |
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Androcell
- Efflorescence Catalogue:
CDREC-03
Format: Digipak
Release Date: March 2006
(p) + © 2006 Celestial Dragon Records
Mastered by Simon Polinski
Artwork by Quasga |