Dessin Bizarre, Anderdog :: Imagine (Mestnost)

Imagine doesn’t merely present a collection of tracks—it offers a holistic experience. The sequencing is deliberate, guiding the listener through peaks and valleys, tension and release. Every sound is sculpted with care, every transition a gentle shift in the album’s dreamlike terrain.

Organic textures collide with synthetic precision

In Imagine, Dessin Bizarre and Anderdog collaborate to construct an electronic dreamscape where organic textures collide with synthetic precision, forging a sonic world that feels at once ancient and futuristic. Released on Mestnost, Imagine is a masterclass in evocative electronica, weaving elements of IDM, ambient, and downtempo into a narrative that transcends genre definitions.

The album opens with “Cloud Palace,” a track that feels like the first step into an unknown realm. Shimmering synths and distant, airy pads set a celestial tone, while soft, glitch-like percussion gives it an otherworldly movement. It recalls the ethereal beauty of early Biosphere, yet its layered complexity suggests a deeper undercurrent, a prelude to the immersive journey that follows.

From there, Imagine immerses listeners in a vivid, cinematic atmosphere. “Dragon’s Breath” emerges from the mist like an incantation, with deep, undulating basslines and spectral synth pads that feel ritualistic, invoking echoes of early Amon Tobin and Boards of Canada. The track’s layering is meticulous, each element moving like a brushstroke in a shifting landscape. “Wings of the Komainu” introduces a more kinetic energy, its polyrhythmic percussion tumbling like an Escher staircase. There’s a clear reverence for the textural experimentation of artists like Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto, yet Anderdog & Dessin Bizarre never sound derivative. Instead, they sculpt a unique sonic language that blends digital and acoustic elements seamlessly.

A holistic experience ::

“Moonlit Shroud” is perhaps the album’s most meditative moment, built around glacial pads, an intermittent bass line and shimmering, almost tactile sound design. It’s the kind of track that invites deep listening—its details revealing themselves in layers, like light refracting off water. The closing duo of “Dreams of Jade” and “Silk Horizon” act as complementary pieces, threading a delicate balance between introspection and propulsion. “Dreams of Jade” is suffused with an ethereal melancholy, its chords hovering like distant memories, while “Silk Horizon” propels the album into the ether with its hypnotic arpeggios and softly decaying percussion, evoking the boundary-pushing work of Huerco S. or Gas.

As a complete package, Imagine doesn’t merely present a collection of tracks—it offers a holistic experience. The sequencing is deliberate, guiding the listener through peaks and valleys, tension and release. Every sound is sculpted with care, every transition a gentle shift in the album’s dreamlike terrain. Imagine excels in atmosphere and textural richness with just enough timely energy to pull you back into the story. Its intricate sonic world and immersive depth make it a compelling listen, one that rewards patience and repeated exploration.

Imagine is available on Mestnost. [Bandcamp | Site]