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artist      @ Bellum
album       @ Octaverb

genre       @ House
year

rec. label  @ cutting corners
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duration

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  encoder   @ LAME 3.100.0+ (-b 320)
  codec     @ MPEG 1 Layer 3
  source    @ WEB FLAC
  quality   @ MP3 320kbps/CBR/Stereo/44.1kHz

url https://tidal.com/browse/album/574183836

01 Eyes                                                            6:36
02 Octaverb                                                        6:52
03 Minimalistic                                                    8:11
04 Bad Parfum                                                      4:38

Bellum presents a raw, synthetic interpretation of the energy found
on dense, late-night dance floors. The four tracks deliver rhythms
and textures deeply influenced by minimal techno, blended with the
producer's distinctive signature. Bellum creates his music in a
live setup, with all of his equipment connected and running
simultaneously, mixing each element in real time to achieve a sense
of natural movement, perceptual space, and constant metamorphosis.
'Eyes' opens the journey with a patient, cinematic build. Its
gradual progression creates a continuous state of anticipation,
balancing weight, space, and tension in a way that keeps the
listener alert and captivated. On 'Octaverb,' Bellum explores the
architecture of sound. Shifts between octaves, extended resonances,
and reverberant layers form a vast sonic environment. The
foundation remains solid and functional on the dance floor, while
echoes and lingering reverb tails create a hypnotic effect. It is a
track shaped by everything that remains suspended around the
groove. 'Bad Parfum' marks the EP's most incisive moment. The track
introduces a fragmented, seductive, and subtly unsettling groove.
Its title perfectly reflects its atmosphere: an alluring fragrance
that gradually reveals something strange and difficult to leave
behind. The track makes its mark by combining rhythmic impact with
rough, abrasive textures. Closing the release, 'Mimetism' maintains
a constant pulse that absorbs new shapes, textures, and
perspectives without interrupting its flow. Like an organism
adapting to its surroundings, each element seems to take on the
characteristics of the sounds around it. It is a hypnotic and
immersive conclusion that leaves the listener wondering what comes
next.

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