eleven tigers
Eleven tigers is an electronic based music project from
London, UK. The most recent release by this solo act slash collective project
is the astonishing full length release entitled, 111. With this album, eleven
tigers have created one of the more nuanced pieces of music in recent memory,
composing a piece that is simply best described as real.
Immersed in the subliminal, 111 speaks an ancient tongue of
a higher intelligence. Constant and fast moving evolution becomes apparent early
on as the opening track, Clouds, rapidly builds with an almost aquatic funeral
ambiance morphing into near indescribable complex percussion and synthetic
noise oriented dance beats. The third
track, Night begins where the previous track ends, transitioning into a soft
and melodic noodling of various instruments. Quickly this section drifts into a
poetic vocal narrative followed by a mystifying lullaby of atmosphere
escalating again into a continually transforming dance-like groove. The track
Play presents perhaps the most cerebral music in eleven tigers' arsenal,
beginning with another enigmatic transition of composition from the previous
track into itself. Play develops in a way that brings chills to the listener;
with its masterfully coalesced arrangements, beckoning to pretend with a dreamy
whisper.
Eleven tiger communicates with the listener about life in
111, telling them about the interconnectedness of all things, showing them that
they are as much a part of the music as the music is a part of them. With that,
111 transcends music into true spirituality.
zYnthetic
SOUNDTRACK FOR THE APOCALYPSE is
a full length album by the electronic based, zYnthetic. From Atlanta, Georgia,
zYnthetic delivers on this releases name sake, fashioning music from a
futuristic war torn landscape. Packing tons of raw power and dark finesse,
SOUNDTRACK FOR THE APOCALYPSE keeps the listener thoroughly engaged from start
to finish.
The album opens powerfully with a
guitar tone and groove pacing on Abandon v3 that alternates in prominence from
track to track, for the most part, with textural, electronically infused, post
apocalyptic atmospheres. Abandon v3 is a hard hitting, in your face, quick
moving track that sets a very clear precedence and cadence for the rest of SOUNDTRACK
FOR THE APOCALYPSE. Bled Dry is an intense sprint, running away without looking
back as mutagenetic foe pursues in a feverish haste; frantically ducking, dodging,
and weaving through narrow corridors in avoidance of this hostile adversary.
Intricately synchronized percussion and synthesis constructs a hostile rhythm,
provoking the listener with the apprehension of being swarmed in upon. Forceful
beat and skillfully manufactured rhythm develop rapidly in Defection, as this track
implements a speedy and detailed composition. Defection melds ambiance, melody,
and rhythm, succinctly emphasizing the listener’s blackened sonic surroundings.
Throughout the entire album,
zYnthetic delivers strong visualizations for the listener, through dynamic
instrumentation. Stimulating imagery of a dilapidated city torn asunder by a ravenous
virus, provoking emotions of resilience, hopelessness, and sorrow; along with
the sensation of constantly being sought after.
