Illuvia / Iridescence Of Clouds (ASIPV027)
Ludvig Cimbrelius is an artist of many expressions. Whilst all are deeply rooted in a spiritual and ethereal sound, his most majestic output has arguably come to life through the Illuvia alias. After capping off a debut, self-titled album in 2017 with an atmospheric Drum and Bass track, it quickly sparked a two-year conversation between Ludvig and A Strangely Isolated Place to pursue a full record in this style.
Focusing on the far reaches of both the Ambient and Drum and Bass spectrums, Iridescence Of Clouds, combines the two extremities. Soaring, euphoric Ambient textures overlay distant echoes of driving Drum and Bass, before subtly transitioning to drums at the forefront, once again.
Typically atmospheric Drum and Bass song structures become blurred, as half-step kick patterns sit amongst more recognizable Amen breaks; or reverb-heavy drums; often echoing the worlds of Ludvig’s other aliases - his fingerprint instantly recognizable. The expected breakdowns are often ephemeral; teased slowly into existence and then faded into the background as each track weaves in and out of the two musical spectrums and the progressive emotion of the album unfolds at a glorious, soaring pace.
Featuring artwork by Noah M / Keep Adding and mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri, Iridescence Of Clouds will be available in a gatefold 2LP with purple-in-clear vinyl and digital formats.
Released: 25th January 2021
“This is absolutely classic ambient jungle; but even as the rhythms roll fiercely, the rich, new-age-style ambience is ramped up even more, so the beats and bass are like turbulent currents in a warm, aromatic bubblebath of sound. Truly one to luxuriate in.”
“Creative mixers combined drum ‘n’ bass with ambience and a hint of dub, creating a hybrid that was simultaneously soothing and exciting; Iridescence of Clouds falls into this vein, an hour-long set that unfolds like a dream.”
Tracklist:
A1. Iridescence
A2. Sea of Crises
B1. State of Emergence
B2. Veil of Mist
C1. Titicaca
C2. Wanderer
D1. Nirmala II
D2. Sky Beyond Sky
All tracks written and performed by Ludvig Cimbrelius
Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri @ Black Knoll Studio, NY
Artwork by Noah M / Keep Adding