As we let ourselves be hypnotised by ‘Yutori’s abstract ambient soundscapes, something unique happens: worries and stress fade in the background, leaving space for a neutral state of mind, a hybrid between mindfulness and inner peace that feels rejuvenating and freeing. The keen reader will be aware of how much Mesmerized loves anything hypnotic and leftfield. After all, we are aptly named! Therefore, we do very much relate to Buildings and Food’s visionary artistry.
Hailing from Canada, the talented producer and musician has packed eight quaint episodes into a dreamy, ethereal album, one that draws influences from the classical world as much as it does from modern electronica. The sonic paste that surrounds the album is very elegant, and there’s a certain malleability to it. The synths feel round and tender, a feature that directly relates to the record’s overarching symbolism and wider philosophy.
Delving deeper into the complex creative ethos that propels the album, Jen K. Wilson explains: “This ambient, post-classical LP is unhurried, minimalist and highly pentatonic, and values space and peace, hence the title, ‘yutori’, the modern Japanese philosophy of consciously slowing down to create mental and physical spaciousness to reflect, create and enjoy life.” We feel as though the album carries a crucial message: in such a fragile reality, one where we are constantly losing sight of what really matters, ‘Yutori’ helps us take a step back, slow down, and appreciate the mystery of existing.
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