Artist: MCTHFG
Title: Materials:
Part One
Label: Dubmission
Records
Released: 2nd
February 2015
This
is MCTHFG a.k.a. Seoul based Christopher Wing's first single released on
Dubmission records with another to follow next in March. I have no idea
what his sobriquet relates to (apparently a closely guarded secret).
However, Christopher does
reveal that his music is
inspired by 80's sci-fi movies and dub,
which is a perfect platform in my humble opinion.
The
single contains an 18 minute long version of 'Oscillation
Overthruster' which is then sliced into 3 sections (in order to make
the single more readily available over certain platforms). So for the
purposes of this review I'll cover the smaller sections.
Part
One
begins with sequential tones layered over an atmosphere, which I can
relate to the science fiction films previously mentioned. Although
there's a subtle use of reverberation it takes a couple of minutes for the
dub to surface prominently. Although, deep bass notes and percussion
are utilised it's balanced with gentle keys and fx providing
an ambient dub feel to the piece.
Part
Two starts with a different
approach, with what I'd describe as
vacuum in space atmosphere and then,
almost immediately kicks
into a melodic acidic dub. However, this is short lived as the track
soon transcends into a gentler
production more akin to Part One.
Part
Three although retaining a laid back feel, drops heavier
beats with plenty of oscillations (as the title suggests) alongside
string and piano interludes. Although, I can relate to the suggested
Sci-fi influence and the drum sounds have an 80's sound I still find
myself making comparisons to the ambient dub of the early 90's.
To
summarise this release the production is obviously aimed as a retro
chill out piece for those who prefer the dub approach. It's probably
better to listen to the track as a whole enjoying the journey rather
than in the parts alongside other tracks.
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