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Dronny Darko: Neuroplasticity

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Artist: Dronny Darko (@)
Title: Neuroplasticity
Format: CD
Label: Cryo Chamber (@)
Rated: * * * * *
The follow-up of Outer Tehom, his first full length album on Cryo Chamber, is described as "an introverted journey through the psyche of the listener" and is a release that seems inspired by the neurological process which are activate in the comprehension of music. From a structural perspective is a rather canonical dark ambient release but it shows also some influence from what is called "sound design", so it's not only a matter of drone but there's the use of noises that are related to almost recognizable sounds.
Small rhythmic sounds floating in space open "Mirror Neurons" and prepare the way for an immersive second part where this sounds are reverberated to create the space for a drone creating a sense of void where also some sample are barely audible in the background; a noisy interlude marks the beginning of the final part of the track based on a slowly changing drone and sample that seems the sounds of the beginning time stretched to be shorter. "Circuits" starts quietly and adds layers of sound until, at his climax, it starts to subtract them. "Plazma Lake" is a long track divided in two parts: the first is based on a small noise which gradually evolves while the second on a drone slowly evolving into silence. The initial background noise of "Electrical Membrane" starts an almost noise track where all sound are placed in a cinematic way so they start abruptly as a menacing drone starts to finish the track. "Ion Voltage" juxtaposes noises and drone to generate an impressive sense of movement.
The focus of the musical development is truly based on details rather than on structure so it's a sometime predictable record however it shows an impressive technique on sonic manipulation which blurs some barrier between noise and drone so this release really sounds good. Recommended for fans of the genre and to be heard preferably on headphone to enjoy a bunch of sonic details for the curious ear.

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