Emergent Properties is an attempt to go back to basics. Do you ever listen to a track or album and wonder “why did the artist make this?” Usually when I think that, it's because I cannot fathom what emotional core the artist is feeling in their music - it utterly fails to connect with me. I imagine at least one listener might wonder the same thing here so let me elaborate: making this album brought me joy, energized me, gave me direction, and made me move. I love music that compels my body to participate, and that's what I tried to make.
The opening track “Little Dog” was originally written as a tribute to a deceased pet, but evolved into a celebration of the euphoric joy a little dog can bring to your life.
“State of Being” was an exercise in songwriting where the sound design was intentionally put off until the musical composition was complete.
The tone of the album shifts towards melodic house with “Umami”, which leans on textures and melodies to handle the storytelling.
“Delicate Method” was an attempt to answer the question: “What can we accomplish with a single arpeggiator, a pad, and a drum loop?”
“Latitude” never bloomed the way I hoped, but its fun.
The album closer, “White Wedding (feat. Falconfeet)”, is my favorite track on the album, and very special to me because it is a collaboration with my brother! It brings Billy Idol to the club! Featuring a breakout performance by Falconfeet on vocals! Why put my favorite track last? Um, ever heard of Knights of Cydonia????
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