Morphology - Horta Proxima

[species8472]

out 4/9/2020

"In 2018 Morphology released their third album, debuting on FireScope with Traveller. The sci-fi inspired ten tracker was an immediate success. It also marked a subtle evolution in the sound of the Finnish pioneers of Michael Diekmann and Matti Turunen. Compositions became more complex, melodies more refined. 2020 sees that transformation continue with the pair returning to FireScope for a brand new album: Horta Proxima.

This twelve track album, recorded between 2018 and 2019, sees the electronic partnership continue to further hone their audio craft. The otherworldly is ever present, in the liquid harmonies and sliding synths of “Photospehere” and the shapeshifting brightness of “Aphelion.” Countering these aural journeys into the beyond is a balance, the pulsing keys and crunched beats of “Rustbelt” and the fluid warmth of “Downlink” tethering the narrative to the here and now of terra firma. A central tenet of Horta Proxima is possibility, the possibilities of a technological future expressed through cables, filters, oscillations and permutations. Morphology have delved deeper into the potential of their machines, resurfacing with a wondrous wealth of musical works. From the chopped percussion of “Parsec” to the spirited playfulness of “Triangulum”, new advances and avenues have been explored by the duo. Despite the future gazing focus, the carnal persists. “Shadows from the Past” bares its teeth, rumbling drums chase sailing notes and acid spectres. And within this range, what the listener leaves with is an irrefutable sense of awe. The understated grandeur of “Luminous Entity”, the sensuous stratification of “Multiplex”, the reduced radiance of “Horta Proxima”, only go to further exemplify the respect and reverence this album deserves.

Horta Proxima is firmly set in the Morphology canon. The collection is undeniably daring. Diekmann and Turunen have continued their musical journey from Traveller, pushing their sound further, developing their technique and delivering sheer quality. A beautifully crafted album that broadens themes and horizons, a musical milestone, a triumph."

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Edited September 2, 2020 by species8472

[Extralife]

You beat me to it. 

Peak electro this Friday.  Pumped.

[ARPA]

[BUNKUM]

It’s a great album, right up there with Traveller

[species8472]

https://soundcloud.com/firescopemusic/fs024-morphology-horta-proxima-full-album-preview

[Extralife]

From that soundcloud link:

In 2018 Morphology released their third album, debuting on FireScope with Traveller. The sci-fi inspired ten tracker was an immediate success. It also marked a subtle evolution in the sound of the Finnish pioneers of Michael Diekmann and Matti Turunen. Compositions became more complex, melodies more refined. 2020 sees that transformation continue with the pair returning to FireScope for a brand new album: Horta Proxima.

This twelve track album, recorded between 2018 and 2019, sees the electronic partnership continue to further hone their audio craft. The otherworldly is ever present, in the liquid harmonies and sliding synths of “Photospehere” and the shapeshifting brightness of “Aphelion.” Countering these aural journeys into the beyond is a balance, the pulsing keys and crunched beats of “Rustbelt” and the fluid warmth of “Downlink” tethering the narrative to the here and now of terra firma. A central tenet of Horta Proxima is possibility, the possibilities of a technological future expressed through cables, filters, oscillations and permutations. Morphology have delved deeper into the potential of their machines, resurfacing with a wondrous wealth of musical works. From the chopped percussion of “Parsec” to the spirited playfulness of “Triangulum”, new advances and avenues have been explored by the duo. Despite the future gazing focus, the carnal persists. “Shadows from the Past” bares its teeth, rumbling drums chase sailing notes and acid spectres. And within this range, what the listener leaves with is an irrefutable sense of awe. The understated grandeur of “Luminous Entity”, the sensuous stratification of “Multiplex”, the reduced radiance of “Horta Proxima”, only go to further exemplify the respect and reverence this album deserves.

Horta Proxima is firmly set in the Morphology canon. The collection is undeniably daring. Diekmann and Turunen have continued their musical journey from Traveller, pushing their sound further, developing their technique and delivering sheer quality. A beautifully crafted album that broadens themes and horizons, a musical milestone, a triumph.

[sherkaner]

autobuy enabled

[exitonly]

the cover kinda reminds me of this -

 

but more metroid and less sonic waterfalls? anyway, cool stuff.

[Limo]

[thumbass]

Yess loved the last LP a lot

[dr lopez]

i am tumescent 

[NewSchoolScience]

Oh nice, the last Morphology album was a belter.

[dcom]

Out now.

[thumbass]

DAMN THAT CD

[species8472]

that’s an expensive ugly record! shipping is egregious. i assume this will hit the regular shops.

however - purchased. 

Edited September 4, 2020 by species8472

[dr lopez]

wow... first track is great

[Extralife]

Yeah I cringed at the price on this cd....but this is Morphology.

[species8472]

yeah woah! that first track is amazing. 

[dr lopez]

yeah probably gonna stick to digitals on this one... I have traveller but i don't play it that much on the decks

[Extralife]

Steve Rutter saying that it is literally one of the best electronic albums he has ever heard:

 

FS024 Morphology - Horta Proxima [Vinyl/CD/Digital]
What can I say about this, we have been working away on this for a while now and it got delayed with one thing and another but I am Proud to say …. Its day is here …… In my opinion this is one of, if not the the finest electronic albums I have ever heard …..
I am somewhat blown away that Morphology continue to work with me, have trust I shall do the right thing and deliver something with meaning. Thats been done.
Mass Roman has produced and incredible piece of artwork and listened intently to what was said to visualise this beauty perfectly. David Watson once again looking after the layout text and design work.

[NewSchoolScience]

High praise indeed!

[danshoebridge]

The pre-order track is very nice indeed, looking forward to this.

[NewSchoolScience]

Good to hear that

I've held off listening to it, saving myself for the full release.

Edited September 7, 2020 by NewSchoolScience

[purlieu]

I know it's only really a drop in the ocean, but with such a focus on trying to reduce the use of plastic, I can't help thinking doing an unnecessary 2CD release is really... well, unnecessary. Felt this about Traveller too.

Clips sound great though, really looking forward to it.

[BUNKUM]

New logo t-shirts on the Morphology bandcamp...