rod modell/marit wolters: cocoon

Rod Modell is Deepchord's king of sophisticated dub techno soundscapes, and here he works with Viennese sound artist Marit Wolters. Their collaborative work Cocoon is laden with "paraphysical field recordings, subterranean rumbles, cosmic sounds and deep drones" that all add up to a deeply involving listen that encourages some serious contemplation. The soundscapes are mostly empty spaces that are deftly detailed with water droplets, pads that shift at glacial speeds and distant solar winds. It is a hugely subtle work that slowly but surely alters your mental state. includes booklet.