"Nevermore" is a monumental release from electronic music pioneer Ian Boddy, marking the 100th release on the esteemed DiN label and the 69th on its main imprint. Recorded live in the DiN Studio in February 2021 and streamed as part of the SoundQuest Festival, this album is a testament to Boddy's mastery of modular synthesis and his ability to create immersive, atmospheric soundscapes.
The album spans a full hour, divided into six captivating tracks: "Farside," "From Here to There," "Glade," "Underhill," "Nevermore," and "The Circle Closes." Each piece is a journey in itself, ranging from pastoral ambiance to stark, inscrutable soundscapes that hover just beyond the edge of tonality. Boddy's use of a modular setup, sans laptop, allows for a raw, organic performance that is both mesmerizing and intricate.
"Nevermore" showcases Boddy's extensive array of synthesizers and effects, including the Serge Modular, Eurorack Modular, Make Noise 0-Coast, Moog Matriarch, Novation Summit, Analogue Systems French Connection, and Folktek Resonant Garden. The result is a rich tapestry of sounds that blend krautrock, space music, ambient, new age, dark ambient, and drone genres into a cohesive and compelling whole.
This live album is not just a collection of tracks but a snapshot of Ian Boddy's live performance prowess, captured in a moment of pure, unadulterated electronic music. Whether you're a long-time fan of Boddy's work or a newcomer to his sonic universe, "Nevermore" offers a deep dive into the mind of one of electronic music's most innovative and influential artists.
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