Dutch producer and human power torpedo AL/SO started teasing his forthcoming album Heaven Comes Down final month with a shocking observe referred to as “Serendipity.” Recognized for his dancefloor blasters and cheeky music titles like “Toaster Bathtub,” “Shake It” and extra lately “Chris Eubank” with Tengu, AL/SO has additionally been identified to showcase extra melodic and experimental work however he’s actually going for it with “Serendipity.” Now, with the discharge of teaser quantity two, “Ethereal,” followers will realize it’s not only a one-off.
Even for individuals who know AL/SO’s extra emotive and musical works like “Superfluous,” which confirmed an fascinating virtuosity with synths in addition to actually highlighted his love of classical genres like Opera. In “Serendipity,” there’s a continuation of this aptitude for synth play and sound design, but it surely seems AL/SO additionally likes to experiment. With radio pop synths (or distorted pizzicato string sounds) creating the classically-inspired melody, they devolve into what seems like precise vapor wave static within the break, making for a type of pre-Analog Misanthrop vibe with extra danceability.
“Ethereal” drops tomorrow however YEDM has been given entry to preview the streaming observe a bit early. It continues the pattern of experimental and danceable however with far more emphasis on the experimental aspect of issues. Form of celestial within the ambient layer of the sound design, the radio pops and static-cum-Beethoven melodies give the impression that Switched on Bach has been run by way of an AI program after which handed to an archangel for mastering; the one with the million eyes.
The composition is what makes “Ethereal” a cohesive observe, and never only a Zappa-esque fusion lark. Whereas the beat comes and goes, the observe stays in D&B timing regardless of its many twists and turns, making it not solely danceable however fitted to the dancefloor DJs can have a great deal of enjoyable with this one, as there are donez of how it may be remixed. It’s additionally appropriate for a very good, onerous tech pay attention as a result of there are such a lot of transferring components, to not point out strategies, strategies and genres, switch-ups and surprises. Lastly, it’s melodic and flowy sufficient to get pleasure from by itself, with out dancing or analyzing it to dying.
Numerous with out catering to any particular sect of the listening public, “Ethereal” could also be a seminal observe for AL/SO, and we haven’t even heard Heaven Comes Down in its totality but. Will or not it’s a seminal album as effectively? It appears seemingly Within the meantime, an increasing number of of each business grumps and punters alike are studying that AL/SO is greater than only a dancefloor jockey with a expertise for humorous observe names. Heaven Comes Down will open up a complete new world of artistry from the cheeky Dutchman, and we are able to’t wait to listen to the remainder of it.
“Ethereal” drops on Korsakov Music this Thursday, March 30. Click on right here to pre-order or pre-save.
