[PCMS053] 224 - A New Kind of Water

224’s EP presents like an electroacoustic demonstration or sound collages pulling inspiration from Drumfunk and Free Jazz. Abrasive noise switching through filters abruptly starts the opening tack, Prológus. The noise is followed by low frequency drones swelling into higher pitched tones and samples. The piece finishes with jazz drumming fading in.

Gentle Pressure on my Left Hand opens with layers of inharmonic sounds, drones, and noise until transitioning to periodic beeps and then to a distorted conversation. These elements are replaced by a repeating drum loop which crossfades into sparse field-recording impact sounds. The drum loop returns a second time hinting at a Drum and Bass Progression.

The title track, Water Study, has a pleasant theme throughout. It still has a heavy amount of distortion and strong play on repetition. Despite the periodic pattern of the synth and sub, the track has a clear ambient quality.

A01 is sparse initially focusing on fast filter automation and delays. A vocal-like sound blends into the mix of sounds before leaving the listener with the last jazz drum sample of the EP.