Petrichor ‎– Narisshu

A San/There/Valdo/After Velvet
B1 6EQUJ5
B2 Narisshu
C1 MXT10
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D1 Riot Faux Pas
D2 Sapiens
D3 Last

Long time Soma associate Simon Stokes makes a more than welcome return to the fold under his Petrichor moniker, delivering the brand new, immersive album “Narisshu”. As a hardware enthusiast with his own music school in Glasgow, Simon’s approach to music making is highly refined and over the years he has crafted a unique and soulful sound that straddles the worlds of House, Techno, Ambient and beyond. His new album is a perfect follow up to his debut LP, “Mangata”, displaying greater depth and maturity in the production which explores deeper paths in his musical taste and continues this burgeoning producer’s natural progress.

Narisshu’s epic journey begins with the sub aquatic “San” and the short but sweet “There”. Both are doused in electrostatic atmosphere and glistening pads, setting the tone for what is to unfold. “Valdo” hints at more cerebral times with it’s jazz inspired, dubbed out Rhodes chords and gentle percussive elements. Beautifully crafted and subtle sequences create the back bone to “After Velvet” which still remains in the electroacoustic environment with its sweeping drones and constantly modulating FX; bound together by sluggish yet enveloping beats.

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