Scientific Dreamz Of U & Jeremiah R. :: Double review (Tabernacle)

Tabernacle have never followed the crowd, as a label or a club night. The two man team of TABR have always stuck to their guns and released what sounds right to their ear.

Tabernacle Records has always explored the gamut of electronics. Acid, Ambient, Electro, House, Techno and all in between. The artists of the Tabernacle fold refuse to adhere to any strict formulas, just like the label bosses refuse to pander to the crowd. The Glasgow/London label has been discovering new talent since it opened its doors a few years back, and it is this tradition of unearthing talent which has lifted the label above many of its competitors. With this in mind two new names arrive at TABR HQ.

Scientific Dreamz Of U is fresh from his recent appearance on Bokhari. But Visonz of an Abstract Plane awakes a muggy haze, the slow stirrings of “Monopole Vortex Field” stretching and yawning into being. As the track rises a plethora of elements come into play. House percussion is met by swimming synths, harmonies float and bob on lapping analogue waves in this ten minute ocean. The entire 12” is bathed in a late evening light. Grooves and Chicago undertones are present, but they are laid down with such deceptive ease that warmth and comfort envelopes the entire outing. “Journey in2 the Light” radiates with a lushness and depth that few contemporary artists can achieve. Tabernacle veterans Lost Trax are on hand for some remix action. The original is taken and given a good shake. Mellow moments give way to a late night punch up of acid proportions.

Jeremiah R. has already been releasing for a few years now, appearing on Organic Analogue, Enklav and Wil-Ru. Tabernacle love a Mini-Album and the latest comes under the heading Underwater Title. Lulling currents ebb and flow across the 12”. Rich and textured melodies are dabbed out, stark beats juxtaposing by warm tones. Tracks like “Phase Space” and “Far Sight” stand out on the EP, delicate heartfelt pieces of soul-searching Techno. Other tracks strip back the insulation, displaying bare machine chords as in “Portal.” But it is an overarching deftness of touch that characterizes this latest outing from Jeremiah R. Nothing is cluttered. Sweetened strings are never over honeyed. Beats accompany rather than assault. All is purposeful and well considered.

Tabernacle have never followed the crowd, as a label or a club night. The two man team of TABR have always stuck to their guns and released what sounds right to their ear. Time and time again said ear has proven correct, as with these latest two.

Both releases are available on Tabernacle.