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In his newest offering, “Incide”, clocolan embarks on an aural journey, navigating the intriguing terrains where humanity and machinery intersect. Delving deeper into the dichotomy of our digital age, clocolan presents a soundscape that resonates with the philosophical musings of our time.
Taking cues from his prior conceptual work, “Empathy Alpha” – a gripping blend of sci-fi sonic narratives interspersed with haunting spoken words – “Incide” builds on this legacy but with a twist. Here, machines don’t just speak; they croon and serenade. The album commences with ‘hexis’, where operatic refrains fade into a post-apocalyptic soundscape, amidst fragmented rhythms and the echoing proclamation, “I am you and you are me”. It’s a testament to clocolan’s mastery that even within this machinic dirge, there’s a profound sense of introspection.
Varying in their emotional tonality, the tracks oscillate between chilling ambient interludes and poignant piano melodies, as evident in ‘perfect little tulpas’. The melodic strains seem to waver and shift, evoking moods that span from the tender to the tragic.
clocolan’s intricate sound design shines throughout, from the babbling automaton dialogues and industrial rhythmic pulses, to the AI-rendered whalesong that emerges from digital oceans. Songs like ‘i want’ echo with ethereal vocalisations, juxtaposed with precision-cut percussions, crafting a vivid tapestry of machine dreams. Meanwhile, ‘rascal’ juxtaposes weighty, metallic cadences with the playful chirps of electronic fauna, and snippets of sonic material meld, even as foreboding harmonies disperse.
With “Incide”, clocolan doesn’t just create music; he crafts experiences. The album is a rich tableau of synthetic symphonies, kinetic beats, and AI-infused vocals, painting a vivid picture of a world where the boundaries between man and machine are not just blurred, but beautifully intertwined.
