Primary Emotions/Themes: deep peace, tranquility, making the future a better place
Thoughts: Waves crash into a shoreline that is not there. Light illuminates a holographic forest. The world as we know it has changed, but it is still our home. Somehow, against all odds humanity overcame it's differences and managed to unite in a singular vision to save the world we are bound to.
Life is such a fragile thing. In an instant it can change from joy to the deepest depths of despair, and right back. These are the moments that define us, they form us into the beings that we are today. I know I am guilty of holding onto the negative aspects more than I should. I tend to resonate more with them and find it easier to find fault in myself and my actions.
Building a Better World takes the opposite approach. Instead of trying to focus on the negative within the human psyche and experience, Telepath and Corp have chosen to create music that reflects the joy of what it means to be human.
The album embraces droning ambience as the basis for it's music. These tones are warm and welcoming. The eschew any notion of harshness or darkness within any of these nine tracks. This is warmth distilled into audio form.
Sometimes the music will grow into more than simple drones. It's not often, but occasionally a gentle melody will guide the music forward. Even rarer still is the inclusion of percussion. These moments give the music life and energy over its playtime. Much like everything else on this album they invite the listener to dwell in a better place.
Building a Better World was billed as a dreampunk album when I first heard it. I honestly don't hear it. This is an ambient album that m a y b e has some dreampunk elements. This is two of the post-vapor worlds best artists coming together to create an album that goes against the grain, fully embraces peace, and does the unspeakable. It tries to instill hope in the listener.
Written October 23rd 2023
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