Polarity

Album Description

"Polarity" is the captivating result of a live performance by British electronic music legends Ian Boddy and Dave Bessell, recorded at the Awakenings festival in November 2023 and released on the DiN label. This album is a testament to the duo's mastery of space music, krautrock, ambient, and dark ambient genres, offering a unique blend of atmospheric soundscapes and rhythmic intricacies.

The album features a single, two-part title track that spans the entire hour, divided into "Polarity, Pt. 1" and "Polarity, Pt. 2." The first part sets the stage with an immersive, otherworldly atmosphere, while the second part introduces unusual harmonic progressions and extended sequencer patterns, creating a sense of progression and depth. The performance showcases the duo's ability to weave together modular electronic bleeps, pizzicato percussion, and evolving textures, resulting in an evocative and slowly shifting sonic journey.

Mixed and mastered by Ian Boddy in April 2024, "Polarity" captures the essence of a live performance while maintaining the polish and clarity expected from a studio release. The album's unique blend of genres and the duo's shared history make "Polarity" a standout release in the world of electronic music. Whether you're a long-time fan of Ian Boddy and Dave Bessell or a newcomer to their work, this album offers an engaging and captivating listening experience.

16 augustus 2024

(P) 2024 Something Else Music Limited

About Ian Boddy

Ian Boddy is a pioneering British electronic musician and composer, celebrated for his mastery of analogue and modular synthesizers. His journey began in the early 1980s at an Arts Council-funded studio in Newcastle, where he crafted his unique sound through analogue synthesis and tape manipulation. Boddy's discography spans over four decades, with seminal works like "The Climb," "Spirits," and "Phoenix" establishing his reputation in the electronic music scene. In 1999, he founded DiN Records, a label dedicated to ambient electronica that bridges the gap between the analogue sounds of the 1970s and contemporary styles. Boddy's collaborations, notably with Andy Pickford, Ron Boots, and the late Mark Shreeve under the name ARC, have further enriched his musical legacy. His work spans genres such as space music, krautrock, ambient, new age, dark ambient, and drone, making him one of the UK's foremost electronic musicians.