Next to Modelbau – but it’s his label, so that’s more than okay – Nÿland is the second artist to have a second release on Kringloop Kassettes. The first release was ‘Modal Collapse’, which was based on experiments with a particular granular synthesizer. The result was to see what happens with sounds from his library that were unused for some reason. And see what came out of it, so putting the experiment back in experimental music, so to speak. “Contingent Overlay” should be considered the sister release to the ‘Modal Collapse’ album, and the only thing I couldn’t find out is whether this only goes for going through the library and finally using those little beauties he knew he had but just never used before. Or does this also include the use of the GR-Mega Granular Workstation by Tasty Chip?
On ‘Modal Collapse’, it was audibly that there was a lot of experimentation also in sounds. The recordings occasionally had a lofi feel, and occasionally a minor imperfection due to the experimental journey with an unknown machine. But on “Contingent Overlay” I wasn’t able to find any of those imperfections. Maybe going through the library is what connects these two. And if that is the case, it’s audible because of the much more crystallised compositions on this cassette. It’s as if they are much more matured in some way. Peter’s words: “I started with sounds and atmospheres from my library that I find inspiring on the one hand, but which somehow don’t seem to feel at home within the sonic realms of any of my main creative outlets.”
The resulting five tracks, which cover almost 50 minutes, should have been released on a CD or vinyl. None of Peter’s many creative outlets – really a lot as you know – might be the perfect spot for these tracks, but these tracks are great. And maybe he should consider another project where these ‘leftovers’ get a fair chance. You know, some foods taste better when you leave leftovers in the fridge. Maybe that’s why, I don’t remember… Just click the link and go listen. No favorite track in particular, they’re all favorites.
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