Dren McDonald: Oceanic (Appearing Records, 2024)
September 23, 2024 at 8:43 pm | Posted in Reviews | Leave a comment
Dren McDonald: Oceanic
San Francisco-based video game composer Dren McDonald (polyheDren) wrote
this suite about underwater life, utilizing several different techniques, from processed field recordings to triggered modular synths. “The Kids”, which drifts out to 12 minutes, is easily the most aquatic-sounding track, resembling an underwater equivalent of Daniel Lanois’ spacious Americana. “Physeter Coda” has light kosmische arpeggios, while “Oceanlight Meditation Vis” is the darker, submerged flipside of “Beachlight Meditation Vis”, with both utilizing gong-like ringing tones. “Delphinus Bursa” has expansive melodies and burbling sequences. “Dusklight Meditation Vis” is an eerie comedown which either features manipulated bird calls, or synths imitating them.
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