Immersing us with astral tones and a meditative energy with a celestial frequency, Jean-Philippe Ruelle opens Switeewave with a sublime and healing soundscape that feels like we are at one with the universe.
The composition holds a cinematic appeal, almost like an introspective segment from a movie like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. There is power, divinity and and essence of holistic truth in the opus that invites to reflect within its dimensional soundscape.
At moments we feel like we are underwater, with almost whale sounds, whilst at other moments, we feel like we are in space, and a crystal blue sky, high on magic mushrooms. Switeewave manifests a psychedelic appeal too in its construction which feels innately organic and human, yet simultaneously like a melody from God.
Speaking on his intention behind the release, the visionary composer says, “I wanted to create a cocoon in which we can take refuge, snuggle up. I don’t have a big story to tell you for this single, the winter period sent me on a track full of warmth, of softness. Back to the simplicity of a melody sometimes highlighted, sometimes masked by its own harmonies, but always restrained, almost out of shyness.”
“Don’t be surprised if I explore very different musical styles – I strive to use the best sonic and musical setting for the ideas that matter to me. Through this incredible medium that is musical composition, I try to convey them as sincerely as possible”, continues Jean-Philippe Ruelle.
We learn that the composer was inspired by artists such as Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre and Air, and that the release Switeewave on February 14 is symbolic in order to “sublimate the sweetness, romance and love during this special day, but also every other day of the year.”
Genius and intentional! Naturally, we have added Switeewave to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Jean-Philippe Ruelle, including The Lake of Signs, Impulsein, and Callpeax!