Seazo - Deterministic Chaos (2016)
- Drum and bass
- Chillstep
- Experimental electronica
- Modern classical
- Ambient techno
- Dubstep
- Leftfield
- Breakbeat
- Experimental electro
- Ambient noise
- Illbient
Comment: the Norwegian Seazo's album Deterministic
Chaos consisting of 12 tracks is based on an intriguing idea to mix up
electronic rhythms and wide ambient plateaus with noises, electronic effects,
and hisses. I guess such a perspective might frighten an average listener
because the word "noise" is mostly associated with harsh sounds,
inarticulate compositions and disoriented feelings. Since My Bloody Valentine's
Loveless and later Tim Hecker showed up that noise elements in music
could highly be sensual/sexual and even majestic, respectively. In fact, the
same facts are repeated by Seazo either though doing it in his own way. Indeed,
as I alleged earlier the artist's interface of the aforementioned stylistic
elements makes difference. One could enjoy enchantingly spacey electronic
progressions at Bipolaris; the same could be said about Red
Cumulonimbus – it is hardly believable that ambient music and adjacent elements of it can sound so
freshly and full of life. Day Drumming is as fabulous as the previously
mentioned piece though drawing on the atmospheric breakbeat/drum and bass
sequence. In truth, it is an instance of dream and bass rather than drum and
bass. Crying Forest Spirits deserves its name because all those noises
and rhythmic elements seem to be animated to puncture one's soul and heart. The
rest of the album provides no fillers preserving its exquisite quality and
playful expression. For instance, Drunk Clown could freely be a
characterization of Krusty The Clown in respect to those twisted, highly
playful electro vibes. All in all, this outing must be heard. This is bigger
than life. Your life. One of the best albums in 2016.
