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Release Date: 2021-03-23Label: Sun Sea Sky Productions
‘Deep Code’ is the 7th studio album from acclaimed artists Saso released by Sun Sea Sky Productions on 12” vinyl in March 2021The album continues Saso’s recent musical direction of instrumental compositions using analog synthesizers, piano and electronics.
The inspiration for ‘Deep Code’ comes from Ben’s desire to revisit a soundscape from his formative years as a musician and producer.
“I was inspired by movies from the late 70s. John Carpenter, Aliens, The Warriors. Those films helped me learn about music. Dark, brooding, synth laden themes. They weren’t orchestral. They were minimalist and evocative”
Ben came up with the concept and Jim picked up on this direction and sought to investigate this soundworld.
“I didn’t know where I was but somehow picked up on the sonic themes. I felt drawn to the unknown and wanted to let go of preconceived beliefs and seek purity of expression.. This became a theme. Being lost. Being curious. Letting go of how I normally compose music. Trying to get into flow state”
Saso committed to the performance aspect of just playing and recording live. No click tracks were used. There were no restrictions on how songs should be structured. The tools were synthesizers, a analog valve desk which were of that time. Nothing was locked to a grid. Most of the compositions were improvised.
The result is an evocative and atmospheric work, which is expansive in nature.
Layering a hybrid of textural synthesis and organic compositions, Saso leads the listener on a cosmic voyage to an invisible world.