Establishing the mood with a dimensional and cerebral soundscape featuring a rhythmic kick, astral synth and a wavy, psychedelic energy, Radical Man opens Power Systems with dynamism, intrigue and notions of subversion.
The opus expands with cosmic nuances and intentional ebbs and flows which create a trippy feel, hypnotic throughout and almost akin to a DMT trip to some extent. We appreciate the meditative moments juxtaposed with the more playful and enigmatic notions.
Fans of Ratatat‘s iconic hit Seventeen Years will absolutely be able to connect with Power Systems. The emotional and almost synth-orchestra-esque build midway through the composition really taps into our heart centre, whilst the cohesive tapestry of sound that manifests feels sublime and cinematic at the same time. There is no doubt that Power Systems would be perfect for the composition of a film, perhaps a cerebral comedy like Birdman, Synecdoche, New York, or a TV show like Nine Perfect Strangers.
We learn that Radical Man is an experimental electronic project from Western Colorado. The composer intentionally examines the push and pull between order and disorder, which certainly comes to life with Power Systems.
He tells us that the music is driven by repetition and structural tension. Radical Man approaches rhythm like a form of design rather than a fixed genre. The musical patterns gradually shift, fracture and reshape themselves over time, as he focuses on evolution instead of clear resolution. Radical Man shares that Clark, Daniel Avery, and the Kid A and Amnesiac eras of Radiohead have also helped to shape his sound.
Needless to say, we greatly connect with what Radical Man is creating, and have added Power Systems to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we anticipate future releases from Radical Man.