Style: Noise, ambient, field recordings, harsh noise, industrial
Primary Emotions/Themes: Confusion, a feeling of being lost in an unknown place, crippling fear, peace and calm in a turbulent maelstrom
Thoughts: Where am I? What are all these noises? What is happening? Who is screaming? Why I am in so much pain? Why does everything hurt? Please make it stop.
What is this? Why is it so peaceful? Why do I feel so content? Who created this wonderful place? What happened to all the pain?
All of these thoughts went through my head as I put myself in the shoes of someone who would be experiencing the horrors and the beauty of the sonic creations of Marshstepper as reality. This live set has some of both the harshest and most beautiful moments I've heard in music in the past few months. All within a few minutes of each other.
Utter violence on the ears followed by soothing sounds so deeply calming that they encourage sleep. There is nothing in-between, there is only pain or peace.
As for if this is music or not, I don't really know. What this live set is though is far more memorable on a primal level than any catchy song or any musical hook. This works it's way into your base emotions and meets you on a visceral level. That on its own makes it far more interesting to listen to than most music I own.
Written August 26th 2023
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