A journey through the melodic and cinematic echoes of ambient drones and soundscapes, FellowFeel transports you to a retro-futuristic dream with their debut album, Post Human Evolution.
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From the studios where echoes of the 1970s cinematic scores resound, FellowFeel‘s debut album, “Post Human Evolution,” presents itself as a breathtaking expedition into a retro-futuristic reality. Led by the visionary bass player, guitarist, composer, and producer Rob Fairweather, this latest musical incarnation takes center stage with a sound heavily influenced by the pioneers of the genre, such as Vangelis, John Carpenter, and Edward Artemiev.
Envisioned as a narrative that blends the electronic hum of ambient drones with the sweeping grandeur of sci-fi soundscapes, Post Human Evolution invites listeners into a world where the lines between human emotion and mechanical logic begin to blur. Inspired by the notion of what the future might have sounded like half a century ago, FellowFeel captures a surreal essence that can only be described as a melodious homage to both nostalgia and the unknown.
The album opens with a fanfare that heralds a new and sinister dawn for humanity, a prelude to the unfolding drama that is set to tug at the strings of human consciousness. This inaugural track gently weaves its way into a broader sonic tapestry that questions: Is the relationship between mankind and the machine a zero-sum game, or does it subtly suggest a more harmonious symbiosis?
Reflecting on this theme, Rob Fairweather has embraced his deep-rooted jazz influence from the North London jazz circuit and his collaborative history with the likes of Simon Warner and Mike Lindup to shape this project. His eclectic musical journey—culminating in the formation of FellowFeel—adds layers of complexity and intrigue to the album, making it an experience that transcends typical genre boundaries.
As William Gibson once noted, “The future is there… looking back at us. Trying to make sense of the fiction we will have become.” Post Human Evolution embodies this past-future narrative by conjuring a world where the future is not only imagined but beautifully scored.
With each note and ambient drone, FellowFeel challenges the listener to explore the nexus of humanity and technology. Post Human Evolution is not just an album; it’s a profound reflection on the evolving narrative of mankind’s eternal dance with the machines we’ve created. For aficionados of ambient, cinematic music, and those yearning for the echoes of a future once imagined, this record is a must-experience.
Prepare to be wooed into a sonic voyage where the past and future fuse into an exquisite audio experience like no other. FellowFeel’s Post Human Evolution is more than an album; it’s a historical voyage into the potentialities of sound.
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