Like diving into the midnight depths of an expansive ocean, Benji Bower‘s latest offering ‘Leviathan‘ plunges listeners into a world where synthesised marine soundscapes merge with orchestral majesty.
Working alongside synthesist Alex Lupo, Bower transforms recordings of whale songs and coral reef acoustics into something altogether more primordial, crafting an opener that feels both familiar and deeply alien.
The piece’s masterstroke lies in its marriage of processed oceanic samples with Harriet Riley’s pristine percussion work. As the composition unfolds, Riley’s rhythmic patterns emerge like bioluminescent pulses through the murk, lending an organic warmth to the electronic elements. The result is a remarkable study in contrast – where digital manipulation meets classical precision. It’s a bold reminder that experimental electronic music can still surprise when it dares to dive deeper.
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