| (photo credit: Maria Tzeka)
Today, electronic musician Steve Hauschildt shares “Alienself,” the second song off his new full-length and Ghostly International debut, Dissolvi (out August 3rd). “Alienself is a song that began in my live set and so I had the luxury of developing it gradually over the last two years,” says Hauschildt. “The final version features guitar by Rafael Irisarri in the first half of the track which then transitions into synthesized voices in the latter half. The song title refers to a psychoanalytical term which has to do with the development of a false aspect of the self and how mental states are not only envisioned in others but how they’re externalized or projected.”
The album’s title — a reference to cupio dissolvi, the Latin phrase meaning “I wish to be dissolved” — needn’t be taken one-dimensionally or as purely solipsistic. Physiological phenomena are of interest to Hauschildt. These back-of-mind ruminations find their way out. Songs are cerebral in orientation, but beyond explanation, the music is truly visceral.
Late last month, Steve shared the first single off the record, the sublime “Saccade,” which featured vocals from Julianna Barwick. The album, which is his most collaborative work to date, also features a song with Gabrielle Herbst, aka GABI. Watch visuals for “Alienself” and “Saccade” below (art by Robert Beatty).
LISTEN TO “ALIENSELF”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-7Y–KRHvQ&feature=youtu.be
LISTEN TO “SACCADE” (FEAT. JULIANNA BARWICK)
https://youtu.be/Tt7JiZutEDU
Pre-order Dissolvi:
Ghostly International — https://ghostly.com/products/dissolvi
Or at the retailer of your choice — https://Ghostly.lnk.to/steve-hauschildt-dissolvi
Download hi-res images & album art of Steve Hauschildt —
http://pitchperfectpr.com/steve-hauschildt/ |
