Intense Listening Experience: "A challenging and occasionally distressing auditory experience"
The South-Korean producer Bela has unleashed an audacious and unsettling piece of art with his latest album, "Noise and Cries," co-released with the Polish experimental festival Unsound. The album, which hit the shelves on April 12, is an extreme and uncomfortable listen, featuring haunting backgrounds, thrashing beats, and abrasive effects.
One of the standout tracks on the album is áá ŽáŻáá ľ, a piece that wonderfully textures the album with its ambient, forlorn textures. This track, in particular, further highlights the complexity of the album, gracefully achieving a balance between struggle, challenges, and resolutions.
"Noise and Cries" narrates the precariousness of living on the margins of Seoul. The album's lyrics and compositions reflect the harsh realities faced by those living on the outskirts of the bustling metropolis. áá ŽáŻáá ľ provides a beautiful respite within the album, offering a glimpse into the raw emotions and struggles faced by these individuals.
The track is characterised by throat screeching, digital percussive oddities, uncouth effects, and guttural cries. It continues to demonstrate the album's avant-garde nature, pushing the boundaries of traditional music and challenging the listener's comfort zone.
In áá ŽáŻáá ľ, Bela showcases his exceptional production skills, creating a piece that is both chaotic and beautiful, mirroring the precarious life on Seoul's margins. The album, with its raw and unapologetic approach, is a must-listen for anyone seeking a unique and thought-provoking musical experience.
