説明
トルコ、クルド、アルメニア、アラブなど多彩な音楽伝統を巧みに融合し、ジャンルの枠を超えた独自のハウス・サウンドを展開！
Damian LazarusのレーベルCrosstown Rebelsから、Oceanvs Orientalisのアルバム『Portrait of the Obscure』がリリースされた。この9曲からなるLPは、トルコ・イスタンブール出身のプロデューサーSafak Oz Kutleによる多彩な音楽性を余すところなく収めている。彼の音楽は、トルコ、クルド、アルメニア、アラブの伝統音楽を巧みに融合し、ジャンルの枠を超えた没入感のある世界を創り出している。本作では、Tooker、Idil Mese、Tilahun Gessesseといったアーティストとのコラボレーションも収録されており、彼の創造的な世界観を堪能できる。Oceanvs Orientalis自身は、「『Portrait of the Obscure』は、過去4年間にわたって制作された9曲から成る私の3作目のアルバムです。パンデミックの始まりからこれらの作品は発展し、音楽に対する私の視点やキャリアの進化を反映しています。ダウンテンポからドラムンベース、クラシックなハウスビートやトリップホップまで、ジャンルの壁を取り払い、音楽の魔法を感じていただけることを願っています」と語っている。
アルバムは、魅惑的なシンセサウンドと弦楽器が印象的な「Pulse Antique」で幕を開ける。続く「Ministry Of Midnight」は、複雑なリズムと有機的な音色が特徴的だ。リードシングルの「Neutrality」は緊張感のあるハウスサウンド、「IL Lupo」ではTookerをフィーチャーし、幽玄な雰囲気を醸し出している。「Conritmo」はエキゾチックな弦楽器と独特のメロディーが際立ち、「Soul of Calypso」はコズミックなコードと深夜の語りが新たな魅力を加えている。Idil Meseを迎えた「Heart Pieces」はジャズの影響を受けたハウストラック、「Mercury」はジャジーなジャングルビート、「Lanchi Biye」は遊び心のあるホーンとダブ的なグルーヴが特徴的だ。
『Portrait of the Obscure』は、Oceanvs Orientalisの独自の音楽的世界を見事に描き出した作品であり、彼の創造性と伝統音楽への敬意が感じられるアルバムとなっている。
A1. Pulse Antique
A2. Ministry Of Midnight
B1. Neutrality
B2. Il Lupo (feat Tooker)
C1. Contrimo
C2. Soul Of Calypso
D1. Heart Pieces (feat Idil Mese)
D2. Mercury
D3. Lanchi Biye (feat Tilahun Gessesse)
Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels imprint announces ‘Portrait of the Obscure’, the stunning new album Oceanvs Orientalis.
Following three superb singles on the label across the past four months, the nine-track LP offers a comprehensive exploration of the
Safak Oz Kutle, known as Oceanvs Orientalis, is a producer and live performer based in Istanbul. His musical style intricately weaves together the
diverse sonic tapestries of Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, and Arabic music traditions, and through his creative fusion of these cultural influences, he crafts an immersive world that takes you far away from the usual club music references and transcends genre borders. His music serves as a
celebration of his musical heritage, and this has never been more true than on his superb new album ‘Portrait of the Obscure’, which again pushes traditional boundaries within the electronic sphere. Set for release on 26th April via Damian Lazarus’ renowned and celebrated Crosstown Rebels imprint, the nine-track LP project features a showcase of solo and collaborative material alongside close friends such as Tooker, Idil Mese and Tilahun Gessesse, delivering a journey into the creative mind of one of the scene’s most intriguing talents.
“‘Portrait of the Obscure’ is my third album, comprised of songs from the past four years. These selected works have developed since the pandemic began, offering different perspectives on how I view music and how my musical career has evolved over the years. Experimenting with nine different songs across nine different genres, ranging from the classic downtempo Oceanvs Orientalis sound to drum and bass, with some classic house beats and trip-hop, it's a musical journey through styles. As a producer, I believe genres are a limitation, and an artist's main goal should be to break down walls with their creations. That's the magic of music. I hope you enjoy.” - Oceanvs Orientalis.
The bold and riveting project kicks off with the captivating synthscapes, fluttering strings and plucked bass of the gorgeous ‘Pulse Antique’, before ‘Ministry Of Midnight’ cuts loose on more jumbled rhythms and intricate organic lines warmed with wordless vocals. Next up are two of the lead singles - the tense and intricate house sonics of ‘Neutrality’ and the haunting atmospheres and ethereal synth lines of ‘IL Lupo’ featuring Tooker, while ‘Conritmo’ continues to bring exotic new string sounds, leftfield melodies and warped bass to this most vibrant exploration of candle-lit house sounds. ‘Soul of Calypso’ blisses out on far-sighted cosmic chords with sonorous bells and late-night spoken word musings that add all-new character to the innovative grooves. Then comes the laid-back, jazz-infused house of ‘Heart Pieces’ feat. Idil Mese, a deep and jazzy jungle shuffler in ‘Mercury’ and the playful horns and lumpy, dub-wise swagger of ‘Lanchi Biye’.
An album project encompassing its title perfectly, ‘Portrait of the Obscure’ is just that - a magnificent snapshot of the unique musical mind of
Oceanvs Orientalis.
