An immersive journey through Avant-Garde soundscapes.
listen to the article
David Lale, a figure not only cemented in the classical music echelon with long-standing roles in prestigious orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, steps into a new light with his debut solo EP, Vagus. Known for his contributions to cinematic compositions for film and TV, Lale’s latest work is a groundbreaking shift from the collaborative to the deeply personal.
Embodying a bold testament to his diverse musical expertise, Vagus is stitched together with the same cinematic quality Lale brings to visual storytelling, but it also marks a departure into the realm of non-agenda music. “It’s a fragmented dreamscape that defies the constraints of a single genre, drawing inspiration from my homeland sound world of cellos, synths, and electronics,” Lale describes. This EP captures the collision of two worlds: the lyrical whispers of classical tradition and the heartbeat-driven pulse of electronic intensity.
Vagus showcases an array of influences, seamlessly integrating the emotive resonance of Sibelius and Janacek with the innovative textures of modern masterminds like Oliver Coates, Lorn, and Slikback. Through its intricate layering of Industrial Bass, Dark Ambient, and Electronica, Lale masterfully blurs the lines between the intimate and the expansive, presenting listeners with a soundscape both familiar and uncharted.
These tracks unfold like a surreal voyage—each piece a testament to Lale’s versatility and fearless exploration of sound. Although this is not a Drum and Bass EP, it echoes the same kind of immersion. It feels like an avant-garde chillout; a leftfield sonic escape that invites introspection.
Having honed his craft within the ranks of the elite orchestral scene, and having contributed to projects like the iconic scores for Bridgerton, Lale now channels those experiences into a debut that challenges the narrative norms of traditional music pathways. With Vagus, he taps into a deep well of creativity, breathing life into a bold new direction in his artistic journey.
In Vagus, David Lale extends an invitation to embark upon a lush auditory expedition—one that bridges the grandeur of classical edifice with the hypnotic call of the electronic frontier. This release not only situates Lale as a formidable solo composer but also as a pioneer whose music defies the boundaries of genre and tradition, creating an immersive listening experience that is richly layered, profoundly emotive, and uniquely his own.
If you would like to submit your music for playlist or feature consideration, please submit here via our partnership with MusoSoup.
