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Pantha du Prince: Minimal Techno Gets Earthy
3 Sep
Summary
- Pantha du Prince's new album, Black Noise, explores earthy and psychedelic sounds.
- The album incorporates field recordings and natural sounds, a shift from previous work.
- A collaboration with Panda Bear and Tyler Pope features on the album.
Hendrik Weber, known as Pantha du Prince, has unveiled "Black Noise," a departure from his previous ambient-leaning techno. This new 70-minute album draws inspiration from the Swiss Alps, focusing on a darker, earthbound sound palette. Weber incorporates field recordings and atonal noise, aiming to replicate sounds found in nature.
The album's opener, "Lay in a Shimmer," immediately establishes this new direction with a blend of environmental sounds and electronic groove. Tracks like "Abglanz" and "The Splendour," featuring Tyler Pope, showcase a mix of natural and electronic elements, balancing precise arrangements with looser textures.
"Black Noise" explores distinct phases, characterized by extreme textural contrast and asymmetry. While revisiting icy atmospheres reminiscent of his earlier work, these are rendered with a grittier quality. The collaboration with Noah Lennox (Panda Bear) on "Stick to My Side" is noted as a rare misstep, with vocals sounding detached from the instrumental.
Despite this minor stumble, "Black Noise" is celebrated as an exceptional record. It represents a significant, yet graceful, evolution for Pantha du Prince, deconstructing his signature style to create a uniquely textured and immersive listening experience.
