As noted on the press-release, William Fields “explores the limits of algorithmic composition and code-based digital technology,” with Bokuseki revealing eight complex soundscapes that flicker, fade and fracture.
Eight complex soundscapes that flicker, fade and fracture
As noted on the press-release, William Fields “explores the limits of algorithmic composition and code-based digital technology,” with Bokuseki revealing eight complex soundscapes that flicker, fade and fracture. The electronic landscape is sparse as various glitches are scattered about on the opening piece, “N-Asent.” The experimental aspect is fully activated—as the album progresses there’s a range of motion that expands and contracts. Take “Cordanc,” as an example. Within five minutes, an influx of crumpled beats and melodic vectors slip through the cracks. And yet, there are just as many improvised structures as their are fully organized elements. Where the album really begins to grow is about midway through, tracks like “Xolor” and “Praxis” take on more unified formations of rhythmic splatter percussion and Autechrean dynamics—manipulated timbres and acoustic sounds gently unfold. Closing on a delicate note, “Jen10797” reveals brittle broken bells and revolving ambient undercurrents that encapsulates Bokuseki‘s overall charm.
Bokuseki is available on EVEL. [Bandcamp]
