Establishing the mood with an airy and dimensional synthscape with textured percussion and atmospheric ad-libs, EGGER opens Strange Behaviour with intrigue and a cerebral allure. The opus expands with an almost haunting, dystopian drama as we are drawn into EGGER‘s sonic universe.
We could imagine Strange Behaviour being the score of a movie – perhaps a sequel to Trainspotting, the Matrix, a Gregg Araki film, or a cosmic video game.. The dimensionality and astral energy is sublime, we appreciate the almost meditative vibes that manifest from the track too. The vocal presence is subtle and used with nuance to bridge segments, resulting in a cohesive tapestry of sound.
We learn that Strange Behaviour is in fact the debut single from Wolfgang Egger’s electro-experimental project EGGER. The composer confesses how the track is rooted in the textures of early synth pioneers. It is designed to fuse pulsating sequences with shadowy sound design.
EGGER references Kraftwerk, John Foxx and the darker corners of Depeche Mode as his sonic peers, which we agree with. As for the message, lyrically and conceptually, the song taps into the strange and unpredictable behaviour of the digital systems we rely on.
Instead of offering explanations or reassurances, EGGER embraces notions of ambiguity, creating a space where doubt, amazement and quiet anxiety can coexist. It certainly stands as an aural commentary on our digital present – a soundtrack for a world increasingly alien to itself.
Naturally, we are in awe, and have added Strange Behaviour to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we anticipate future releases from EGGER!