Form by mHz
"Form" is an exploration of a materially constrained sound source through the lens of the primary elements of formal order: unity, variety and harmony. The raw material in this series is created through a single generative engine comprised of eight identical oscillators. Throughout the album, this material is reconfigured using distinct compositional strategies involving varying degrees of control, freedom, chance and will.
Using specific timbral and temporal modalities, the series portrays its material origin in contrasting configurations. At the same time, the similarities between these modal variations are mirrored in isotopic halves that coalesce into a connected whole. In this sense, the work encourages a contemplation of its inbuilt formal relations by navigating a compound of opposing polarities towards an overall equilibrium, where unity and variety are constantly interchanged in a harmonious gestalt.
"Form" is the full-length album premiere by Wellington-based electronic musician mHz and will be released digitally and as a limited SD Card edition.
Tracklist
| 1. | Form A | 7:27 |
| 2. | Form B | 5:37 |
| 3. | Form C | 3:57 |
| 4. | Form D | 4:33 |
| 5. | Form A′ | 6:28 |
| 6. | Form B′ | 3:35 |
| 7. | Form C′ | 3:04 |
| 8. | Form D′ | 6:45 |
Credits
Mastered by Thomas Voyce (Rhombus Studios)
License
All rights reserved.
Mo H. Zareei / mHz is an Iranian sound artist based in Wellington, New Zealand.
His work focuses on highlighting the beauty in basic sound and audiovisual objects through reductionist structures.
He was the recipient of 1st prize in the latest iteration of the Sonic Arts Award in 2015, and has published his work on Important Records (US), LINE (US), leerraum(CH), and Kasuga Records (DE).