Artist(s) .........:: Petrichor
Title .............:: Mσngata
Genre .............:: Techno
Record Label ......:: Soma Records
Catalogue Number ..:: SOMADA110
Source ............:: WEB
Quality ...........:: 320kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Full Stereo
Duration ..........:: 02:07:08 (291.MB)
Release Date ......:: 27-07-2015
Support ...........:: https://pro.beatport.com
Tracklist .........::
1. Komorebi 5:42
2. Antigen 6:47
3. Amor Fati 8:19
4. Mσngata 7:42
5. Louba 7:11
6. Kepler 186-F 8:00
7. State Function 6:48
8. Nukumori (Reprise) 6:00
9. Flight Behaviour 7:37
10.On Tides (Mσngata Rework) 6:06
11.Mσngata (Continuous Mix) 56:56
Release Note ......::
Soma are proud to present the debut album from one of Glasgows newest and most
exciting producers, Petrichor. The man behind the project, Simon Stokes, has
been gradually working his way up the ranks in his home citys scene and has
firmly established himself within the Soma hierarchy with a hat trick of
original EPs each laden with his analogue focused, dream-like sound that
straddles the boundaries between electronica, house and techno. As well as a
burgeoning career in electronic music, Simon has founded his own music
production school, Shoogle Studios. As the only Ableton Certified Trainer in
Scotland he has taken on the mantle of running the illustrious Soma Skool,
helping a new breed of producers find their footing within the realms of
electronic music production. Never one to stand still and remain focused on one
facet of his skills in the studio, he has also found himself working as a
mastering engineer as well as with Soma founders Slam in the studio where he
helped them shape their latest album, Reverse Proceed. Simons tireless work in
the studio on his own project has now come to fruition as he delivers the
dramatic and provoking, Mσngata. Amalgamating his array of impressive hardware
as well as his intricate knowledge of Ableton Live, Petrichor has refined his
sound and crafted an intricate, multifaceted album that draws on many spheres
of influence, designed as a singular listening piece. The lush sound of this
piece is apparent from the opening track as Komorebi glides innocently into
existence. Subtle, field recorded rain brings an organic touch as orchestral
pads ebb gently, revealing a swarm of bass tones and further processed field
recordings. Resonating chords then slowly seep through the broken drum patterns
and crisp percussion of Antigen which quickly becomes a bass-led, trippy
excursion as warped, acid synth hooks become the heart of the track. A sharp,
last gasp build, from Antigen drifts away leaving the quirky modular gyrations
and thunderous percussive workout that is Amor Fati to quicken the pace of the
album. Title track Mσngata is served up next with a haunting vitality to it.
Phasing drums patterns bring tension as a barely audible voice seems to offer
solace to the listener while a boisterous drum beat punches its way through the
vigorous chords. No time is wasted as Loubas four to the floor beat works its
way in. Luscious pads are present alongside the more straight up percussive
elements which gives Louba a house-flavoured tone. The galactic Kepler 186-F
rolls out in suitably ethereal fashion and takes us down a darker path. Almost
broken into two parts, this track takes on an off-balance rhythm to begin with,
throwing the listener off. Gradually it works its way round into a steadier
pace with flashes of electrified synths giving a real menace to its core. A
perfect set up for the resoundingly banging State Function (Petrichors recent
contribution to Somas Transmissions Glasgow compilation). The perfect come down
from State Function sees Petrichor return to Nukumori providing the album with
a special reprise version. An ideal summer, feel good track, Nukumori has been
stripped of its beats and allowed to drift into its own sonic heaven. As we
draw to a close, Petrichor ramps up the funk factor with Flight Behaviour.
Delicate drums provide the solid background for a fantastic musical departure,
defined by an overwhelmingly catchy bass line and perfectly glistening keys,
truly one of Mσngatas standout pieces. We are treated to another special rework
of Petrichors most widely loved tracks in the form of a special album version
of On Tides. The original melody is, of course, the prominent feature but the
accompaniment is now more fitting of the album to which it helps bring to a
close in understated yet powerful fashion.