Establishing the mood with cerebral bass notes and metallic nuance, AudioZona open 1c4r0 with subversion and intrigue, tapping into a sense of ancient futurism. Atmospheric vocals with philosophical depth and an expansive range guide us further into AudioZona‘s tech-hybrid universe, keeping us mesmerized at every syncopated beat.
The power of the innovative and experimental soundscape of 1c4r0 is tangible. The genius lies in its ability to stimulate our brains in new and exciting ways, pushing the boundaries of traditional auditory experiences.
The sonic design of the opus holds the potential to enhance neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, and experimental sounds can help facilitate this process by exposing the brain to novel stimuli. This can lead to improved cognitive function, creativity, and overall brain health.
We learn that the message of 1c4r0, which spells Icaro in Italian, is with reference the iconic tale of Icarus who ignored Daedalus’s instructions not to fly too close to the sun, causing the beeswax in his wings to melt and Icarus to fall from the sky, plunging into the sea, and drowning. The Italian lyrics convey a sense of technological enhancement and alienation, blending themes of transformation, enlightenment, and isolation.
More specifically, 1c4r0 was inspired by Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The creators divulge, “The implant allowed the patient to move a mouse on a screen. We realized that “wetware” is a reality and man-machine integration will be quite common in the future. Starting from this, we thought mankind is like Icarus trying to fly higher and higher to expand its power over nature. This will lead mankind to fly too close to the sun and then fall, just as Icarus did.”
AudioZona features Sandro Storri on synthesisers, whilst Adriano Testa shares his talent on vocals and bass. The duo cite Franco Battiato, Dream Theatre, Aphex Twin, Massive Attack, and Jean Michel Jarre as sonic influences, although there is no doubt that the creators are manifesting a universe of their own!
We love the intellectual and auditory depth that AudioZona manifest with their sound, and have added 1c4r0 to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our new TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of the band, including Hot Date, Alone, and Destiny.