The UnXPlained and Ancient Aliens composer Chris Wirsig flips the script with his new double single, "The Orb In The Ether / The Ether In The Orb." This release is a sonic departure, a peek into Wirsig's more meditative, introspective side, and a mesmerizing listen.
"The Orb In The Ether" drifts in on a serene undulation of calm, electronic textures, passing through an aural landscape that feels wide-open and cozy. The track lures you into closing your eyes, inhaling deeply, and wandering into a tranquil head space. Gentle arpeggios undulate like waves over a placid sea, bringing an immersive, unreal quality to the atmosphere.
"The Ether In The Orb," pares down to the naked elegance of solo piano. Wirsig reinterprets the trance-like arpeggios and melodic threads introduced in the first track and sews them even more delicately and lovingly. Because the piano is so simple, every note rings out fully like echoes in an enormous, empty room.
These tracks constitute a yin-yang of sonic exploration electronic balm versus acoustic purity. Wirsig balances ambient meditation and emotional storytelling so expertly here that it's proof that sometimes the suspenseful edge he's known for isn't needed to keep his music riveting." The Orb In The Ether / The Ether In The Orb" stops, reflects, and gets lost in sound.
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