Electronica
Mindfux Volume 1: An Instrumental Collection
E Philz is a Music Producer from Austin, Texas who shares with us his latest project called, ‘Mindfux Volume 1: An Instrumental Collection’. The interesting thing about this 10-track album is that it’s literally stimulating for both, the mind and body. In other words, the artist provides almost a psychosomatic experience, where organic and digital instruments converge to produce unique sounds with special properties. In my opinion, there are different styles of music according to different situations or emotions. On this ground, the musical diversity goes hand in hand with this material’s multiple purposes, ranging from studying, relaxing or meditation. Below you’ll find a track-by-track review where I expand with more details.
1 — The Mookiest The first track dazzles with violins screech. Consequently, he creates a suspenseful intro, while it receives your mindful attention right to the end.
2 — Subsequently With a repetitive melodic pattern, this one holds tranquilizing effects. Primarily, a classic piano and well-marked electronic elements are the most important ingredients.
3 — Weird Tings This sounds great and makes justice to its title. Certainly, I can guarantee you that those sci fi-esque melodies are pretty unusual. Perhaps, he wants to take you to another time or era, simply use your imagination…
4 — The Grime I can feel some Hip-Hop influence due to the vinyl-like scratching part on this track. Overall, it’s monotonous in essence but the arrangements are delightful.
5 — Jordanesque Get ready for the magical harp, this instrument is what makes a difference in the whole album. So far, my favorite, and it doesn’t cease to be soothing as the rest of the tunes.
6 — One Day Basically, the Producer keeps experimenting with classical instrumental music, plus adds the scratching technique, that is as well present in many tracks. Therefore, he offers something unconventional, but at the same time, original.
7 — Come At Me Then Chill Here he plays with the energy levels, as there are many ups and downs. Sonically, it features a complex structure bringing much variance.
8 — Conclusions Minute by minute, I realize the fast-paced piano piece is somewhat memorable. Again, I can notice also an instrumental Hip-Hop influence, which is a bit old-school.
9 — Hyped Weird Tings Read my thoughts on track #3. Of course, both carry an identical sound. However, the penultimate cut was designed on a high tempo.
10 — The Hyped Grime Same formula as the last one, this is another track with an accelerated pace on purpose. Sincerely, I had a lot of fun reviewing this album that breaks with traditional schemes and music rules. It will capture your internal senses, so drift away to this kind of rhythms.
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Stuck in a creative block? When my work days start to drag on, I find myself seeking instrumental electronic music to spark some inspiration. Lately, I’ve had “Colors” on repeat, the chilled-out new single from Polish producers Sergiusz and Robert Winogrodzki.
Made right at home using virtual instruments, “Colors” brings a relaxing vibe with its prominent mellow melodies. At the same time, the piano-focused track has a modern vibe that’s easy on the ears.
In fact, it’s the type of instrumental electronic music you put on when you need to unwind from a long day. The blend of gentle rhythms, upbeat drums, and synth tones will induce a more relaxed mental state that is conducive to creative thinking.
The consistent beats can act as a steady background tempo, helping you maintain focus too.
What I love most is how colorful the song feels. As the title suggests, different colors seem to shine through with each listen.
It’s always great to see musical families collaborating as well. The Polish producers, who are actually brothers, pack a kaleidoscope of rich textures into just a few minutes of music, which is impressive for an amateur production!
In spite of the contrast, the drumming complements chilled-out soundscapes to perfection. What’s more, you can tell Sergiusz and Robert have an obvious passion for crafting sounds, even if it’s just a hobby.
Certainly, this composition might stir up your own imagination needed for creative endeavors. Likewise, its slowly progressive nature fosters fresh ideas.
The Winogrodzki Bros are definitely artists to watch in the year ahead.
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FEYNMAN’s first album in seven years charts a new path for the Parisian producer, showcasing a thrilling depth to his sound in terms of melodic and structural composition. ‘falls: a gigantic rebirth’ blooms with emotive detail, as these 18 songs come together to form one giant wave that hits the listener with maximum impact from the very first second. It’s a record that is the product of pure artistic growth, reflecting Yoann FEYNMAN’s sense of self-patience when it comes to his own development—a testament to listening to yourself and your own instincts that results in an immersive and gorgeous sonic statement.
‘falls: a gigantic rebirth’ is the first full-length statement from FEYNMAN since 2016’s breakout ‘Air,’ which reached levels of success that the 35-year-old musician hadn’t previously anticipated, including regular BBC Radio airplay and healthy touring interest. Eventually, the attention became exhausting: “It was everything I’d been fighting against my entire life,” he explains while discussing the impact that the sudden increase in visibility had on him. “I had to step back a bit.”
After canceling tour dates in the interest of personal recalibration, FEYNMAN drew his attention to the studio while also focusing on the maintenance of his co-founded FAKE MUSIC label; ironically, stepping away from the limelight resulted in more creative drive than ever before, as he wrote and recorded the lion’s share of ‘falls: a gigantic rebirth’ way, way back in late 2016 following the release of ‘Air.’ “I’m more of a studio guy than I am an entertainer,” FEYNMAN says while talking about what led him to go harder than ever in his recording space.
While refining and fine-tuning ‘falls: a gigantic rebirth,’ FEYNMAN also created the ‘Illusions II’ EP, which saw release in 2017 and represented an extension of his ever-evolving creative process. “I started to write music the way one would paint,” he recalls on his changes in industriousness. “I wasn’t doing a hundred takes—I was working more in-the-moment while streamlining my own sound. I became comfortable about my flow. I used to be more concerned about keeping everything super polished, which wouldn’t always get me the results I was looking for. When you’re looking to make everything as perfect as possible, you tend to miss some of the finer details.”
And ‘falls: a gigantic rebirth’ is absolutely a full realization of FEYMAN’s expressed creative ethos, expanding upon the lithe and lovely Nu-Disco sounds found on ‘Air’ to encompass the lush, nearly tactile sound design that fellow studio wizards like Max Cooper are known for. ‘falls: a gigantic rebirth’ was recorded entirely with live instrumentation—zero presets to be found here, every synth note triggered by human touch—and it thusly exudes a flesh-and-blood warmth far beyond what you might expect from such analog trappings. “something about u” ripples and echoes not unlike the celestial Pop of M83, while “falls” is pure Techno bliss that winds along a glowing melodic path, with synth hits that carry all the meditative properties of raindrops gently landing against a windowsill.
Individual highlights abound—the pulsing body music of “SPRING WATERS,” “do you remember”’s fluffy Disco shake—but make no mistake: this is a record meant to be heard as a singular piece, expansive and perfectly cohesive in a manner that represents his most intimate and personal music to date.“When I’m putting something out, I don’t want to be lying to myself,” he says about the aims and accomplishments that comprise ‘falls: a gigantic rebirth.’ “I want to be as honest about who I am as possible. I’m not in my comfort zone anymore, and as a result, this is me being as candid as possible about who I am as an artist.”
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The Chemical Brothers just dropped the music video for “Goodbye,” from their newest album, ‘For That Beautiful Feeling.’ The mind-blowing visuals tell a deep story using cool camera tricks, colors, and effects.
Furthermore, it’s not just about actors and props; it dives into the emotional rollercoaster of losing a hardcore love. Of course, all this visual art wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t accompanied by the electronic and psychedelic rhythm that brought fame to this popular British duo.
By the same token, the drums resonate with strength and energy, and the vocals have a touch of Soul. As a result, Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons deliver such a memorable melodic escapade.
The legendary bros have been rolling out visuals for their 10th studio album since last September. Actually, they kicked it off with a neon marching band in “No Reason” and followed up with a retro dance vibe in “Live Again.”
Without a doubt, it’s like The Chemical Brothers are keeping the hype alive by releasing these goodies in reverse order since the full album hit last fall. Each new video and remix adds layers to the stories they’re weaving for us listeners. Cool stuff!