Giannis Gogos :: Light Within (Saos)

With a seamless blend of structured instrumentation and drifting passages, this ten-track suite unfolds as a collection of evolving, serene, and blurred shoegaze elements that hover just above the realm of organic surrealism.

Immersive auditory transformations

Through a delicate fusion of bowed and plucked guitars, bass melodica, cymbals, and a rich array of effects and electronic treatments, Giannis Gogos crafts immersive auditory transformations. Each composition invites us to wander through tranquil soundscapes, where haunting melodies and intricate textures evoke a sense of introspection and awe. The album strikes a harmonious balance between moments of calm and ethereal expanses, drawing the audience into layers of sound that stir the imagination and awaken distant memories.

With a seamless blend of structured instrumentation and drifting passages, this ten-track suite unfolds as a collection of evolving, serene, and blurred shoegaze elements that hover just above the realm of organic surrealism. Each acoustic meditation flows in subtle connection, interwoven with time-stretched guitar layers that form darkened sonic capsules, refusing to relinquish their grasp. Standout pieces like the title track, the closing “Warmth In The Void,” “Dive,” “Luminous Blackness,” “Shine,” and “Slow Rise” embody the album’s deeply emotive and contemplative nature, leaving an indelible mark on the listener.

Mastering by Pitchcraft.
Artwork by Theophilos Gerontopoulos.
Cover photo by Giannis Gogos.

Light Within is available on Saos. [Bandcamp]