Establishing the mood with a dimensional and rising soundscape of reverberating bells, Ferkó Ferrari Molto opens Genova with psychedelic and almost cosmic adjacency. There is immediately no doubt that the sound design is masterful. A pulsating bass emerges with glitched astral motifs.
We feel enthralled and drawn deeply into the composer’s futuristic and high octane universe. The hypnotic techno energy is sublime, but eventually expands with celestial melodic synths that nod to the 80s and 90s dance. We appreciate the reverberating tones which are warm and peaceful, particularly when the bells pull out.
These are replaced by more cerebral and dramatic effects which feel cinematic. There is no doubt that the opus would be perfect for a movie like Luc Besson‘s Lucy, or an episode of Gen V. We connect with the drama and how the piece is never the same for too long. It feels fresh and the metallic textures that emerge for the final segment of the track are another captivating addition.
Speaking on the release, Ferkó Ferrari Molto confesses, “Genova is a driving, dark and cinematic techno track inspired by my personal impressions of the Italian port city.”
The track is intentionally designed to capture the contrast between Genova’s historic streets, industrial harbour and restless movement. We love how Ferkó Ferrari Molto translates these observations into sound rather than recreating them. The production also reflects Ferkó’s willingness to experiment with noise and distortion as expressive elements.
For some context, Ferkó Ferrari Molto is the project of Hungarian-born multidisciplinary artist Ferenc Kondász. He is now based in Tuscany, Italy, having spent twelve years in Rotterdam. Through his independent label, Tonomoltono, he continues to explore the space between hypnotic techno and unconventional melodic expression.
We have added Genova to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Ferkó Ferrari Molto, including Tubes and Coastguard.