"Both dance music and the ancient Indonesian style are based around repetition, exploring the gradually evolving frictions in rhythm and melody that can suck the listener into a state of hypnosis."
"Vasin's beats seem to lurk in the shadows, scattering in all directions the second you think you've got a grip on them."
"Operating somewhere between the steamy formlessness of Topdown Dialectic and the tactile throb of Shackleton, Vasin uncovers some of his most distinctive rhythms by mutating the space surrounding his samples."
Hoavi's latest album incorporates gamelan, blending it with his established aqueous sound. The album features dense, dubby layers and intricate rhythms. Vasin's production showcases a deep exploration of textures, using various recording techniques. Tracks like 'Keris' and 'Song of the Forgotten' highlight distinctive rhythms and polyrhythms, creating a hypnotic listening experience. The combination of gamelan's bronze sounds with electronic elements results in a swampy chill-out session, marking a significant evolution in Vasin's musical style.
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