Origin – Far Out

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If there's one thing I look for in a track above all else, it's a powerful sense of story. I don't just mean that the lyrics really capture an emotion - often the most vivid songs are the one that use no words. What I'm talking about is a track that builds a soundscape right before your very ears, transporting you into the world of the creator in a way that goes far beyond your average lyrical metaphor. 

With Origin, Far Out have created something that truly goes beyond the realm of what you'd normally expect from the future bass genre. From the moment the curtain lifts on this sonic landscape, we find ourselves in a place wholly otherworldly, shrouded in a sense of primordial mystery. There's a strong sense that we're in the presence of something bigger than us, that the mysteries of our species' beginnings are right at our fingertips - that the secret of our origin is close to being revealed. It's all so fucking sophisticated.  

This feeling of standing in the shadow of a monolith, of the promise of revelation - and the danger that might come of it - is what great cinematic works (regardless of their medium of expression) capture so perfectly. The whole track builds on this initial vision by masterfully weaving string chorales with electronic lead-lines, synergising the organic with the alien to create a powerful feeling of discovery. Listen for the razor-like sawtooth fifths in the main hook cutting through the midrange, adding a subtle menace to the experience. Sonic cues like this, that evoke these most primal human emotions, give a piece of work a multidimensional resonance that transcends any one time or place. 

Far Out don't just write catchy melodies: they build entire universes, and then put themselves in them. By positioning themselves on the other side of the door like this, they bring the experience alive, and make it that much easier for the listener to suspend disbelief and take the journey with them. This level of commitment to your art is a true rarity, and is what sets Far Out apart from the crowd - a major theme explored on this playlist. 

This week I invite you to take a journey into the unknown with this enigmatic duo at the helm. I have no idea where they're taking us, but to be honest, I don't really think that matters. 

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Himalaya by Ellipsis

The Music to Save The World playlist is sponsored this month by Himalaya from Ellipsis.

The journey begins - fresh Chillstep from Ellipsis to help you focus. Stream it now:

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About the curator - Matt Jenko

Matt Jenko is a university postgraduate and music producer with an unhealthy obsession with Rick & Morty and all things Game of Thrones. When he’s not in the studio (a rare occurrence these days), he’s fueling his passion for music either on the net or out in the real world. He likes being out in the nature (in the least strenuous capacity though, let’s be real here) and chilling with his cat, and he’s also pretty proud of his mammoth collection of books that he’s never read.

Checkout Matt's project Ellipsis on Spotify and Facebook