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Deru - 1979 (Full Album) - A Poetic Exploration of Memory and Dream


Los Angeles-based musician and sound explorer, Benjamin Wynn, under his artistic alias Deru, has gifted us with an ethereal and thought-provoking auditory journey in the form of "1979." This album is a testament to his standing in the world of experimental-electronic music and his prowess as a researcher in sound engineering and computerized concept music.


"1979" serves as a collection of microsonic ambient soundscapes, each delving into the intimate realms, personal dreamscapes, and the intricate tapestry of human emotions. Wynn employs beautifully animated timbres, flexible sound textures, and tonal colours to construct a profound and deeply introspective musical discourse. 

Drawing from philosophical influences such as Jean Piaget, Frances Yates, and Henri Bergson, Wynn's compositions offer a censorial translation of these intellectual approaches. The album invites listeners on a serene and profound, darker meditation journey, encouraging introspection about the self, the fluidity of time, and the power of retrospective reflection.

A Multidimensional Ambient Masterpiece


The album itself is a multidimensional drone ambient painting, where organic and electronic elements seamlessly meld. The opening track, with its sweet melancholy and minimalist contemporary classical touch, sets the stage for what's to come. "Let the Silence Float" envelops the listener in an organic ambient landscape, while "Addictive Yearning" introduces more electronic-inflected elements, creating a melodious and blissful atmosphere.

The subsequent tracks continue this trajectory, captivating the listener with micro-sound adjustments and manipulations, sustained drones, and evocative melodic motifs. Each composition is a textured and captivating sonic exploration, a unique facet of Wynn's artistry that adds depth and complexity to the album.

An Essential for Ambient Enthusiasts


"1979" is an essential addition to the collection of any ambient music enthusiast. Deru, through his mastery of moody, poignant, luminous, and cinematic electronic and ambient sculptures, it  delivers an album that transcends and floats around traditional and non traditional ambient musical boundaries. It is an invitation to explore the inner recesses of one's consciousness, a sonic odyssey that resonates on both an emotional and intellectual level. We have posted it on here as we feel that it deserves to be experienced with an open heart and mind.

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