Holy Similaun - Radicor al flort, espert on'ill il erb, aor Raetia LP
Holy Similaun and Archipel dwell once again in the complex intersection of human memory, time and its perception with Radicor al flort, espert on'ill il erb, aor Raetia.
In just under 20', this ideal in-depth analysis of his previous work Arcaskathel explores the blurred boundaries between reality and illusion. Electronic and ambient soundscapes meld with Japanese instrumentation and Urška Preis' poignant harp to create a sonic tapestry that ebbs and flows between moments of serene beauty and frenzied dissonance. From longing nostalgia to the violent confusion and disorientation that comes with the loss of memory, this tracking shot invites the listener to explore the nuances of each sound and word, amidst the juxtaposition of brutal distortion, soaring melodies and punishing walls of noise.
The bold vocals, expertly crafted by Archipel, add another layer of depth to the already rich sonic landscape, shifting from demonic whispers to lullabies in the blink of an eye. Even in its most turbulent moments, Radicor al flort, espert on'ill il erb, aor Raetia remains grounded in a sense of grace and beauty. The echoes of this immersive sonic experience will stay with you long after the music has stopped.
Biography
Holy Similaun is an Italian musician and sound designer & engineer currently based in Treviso, Italy.
Its work sonically portrays a constant feeling of powerlessness, focusing on heavy cinematics, minimal-inspired compositions, physical modelling synthesis and non-linear time manipulations, bringing its unique perspective on internal-external human meltdowns.
After its Aphex Twin-approved debut record En To Pan and the sophomore album Ansatz, Holy Similaun returns, in collaboration with Archipel, with Arcaskathel and Radicor al flort, espert on’ill il erb, aor Raetia.
H—S also previously collaborated with Carhartt, Slam Jam and Spazio Maiocchi, on audiovisuals projects such as Zoë McPherson’s SFX “XquisiteForce.AV” at 2021’s CTM Festival and Rest Now!’s remake of Die Hard’s soundtrack and played alongside renowned contemporary artists like Abadir, Chevel, Dis Fig, Flora Yin Wong, Furtherset, Giant Swan, Kangding Ray, Lotic, Mana, Maxwell Sterling, MCMLXXXV, Plaid, Renick Bell, Shelley Parker, Soho Rezanejad & Varg2TM.
