Temple Rat - The Composition Of Air 12" (snippets) - ST๐๐๙ by Siamese Twins Records published on 2023-05-03T05:57:07Z Siamese Twins Records presents Temple Rat, known offstage as Mei Yuxin, and her highly anticipated debut EP, "The Composition of Air." This album signifies her first solo release with Siamese Twins, following her contribution to the Kāthā V.A. (ST-๐๐ห้า), which Higher Intelligence Agency later reworked on ST-๐๐๘. Each track gracefully transitions, creating a harmonious blend of ethereal haze yet grounded echogenic brushstrokes. Despite the otherworldly ambiance, the EP remains deeply rooted in an ancient mystique, which Mei has skillfully crafted. Hailing from Chengdu, Mei is a master of the traditional Chinese Erhu, a two-stringed folk instrument made of wood and snakeskin. The soulful resonance of this time-honored instrument intertwines with Mei's productions and live performances. The opening track, "Dreaming of Electric Sheep," immerses listeners in a dystopian sci-fi atmosphere, masterfully merging rustic ambiance with hissing field recordings and IDM-inspired elements. Hypnotic rhythms envelop and wash over meditative alchemy. "Rooted in the Soil of Your Heritage" features a captivating collaboration with Portuguese vocalist Meta_, taking on a contemporary darkwave approach. This track spirals into the horizon, offering solace through interlacing oscillations, and perfectly illustrates Mei's ability to facilitate interethnic dialogue with her distinct and enthralling Erhu sound. The true story unfolds in the title track, "The Composition of Air," as Mei expertly employs organic synths to create absorbing arpeggios and sequences. The final piece, "东风," feels familiar and otherworldly, as drums pirouette beneath melodies that balance delicately, culminating in an intriguing and welcoming soundscape—the ideal conclusion to a captivating EP. @templerat @oneyewitness Genre Spiritual Storytelling Comment by Booger King 🏵 2023-06-16T04:02:54Z Comment by Temple Rat 💚🐲🪷 2023-05-19T22:23:49Z Comment by Tadan ooo 2023-05-16T22:24:13Z Comment by Johan 🏵️ 2023-05-13T13:19:02Z Comment by Sunju Hargun 🦂 2023-05-13T05:58:26Z Comment by Matt Ticehurst Been looking for this <3 2023-05-12T14:29:07Z Comment by Sbat Can't wait to get my greasy mits on this release 2023-05-11T21:36:13Z Comment by Sbat Love this 2023-05-11T21:35:19Z Comment by Fuaim <3 2023-05-11T13:58:40Z Comment by Nick Hargun awesome! 2023-05-11T12:46:30Z Comment by Siamese Twins Records A2 - Rooted in the Soil of your Heritage (Ft. Meta_) 2023-05-08T04:42:26Z Comment by Siamese Twins Records B2 - 東風 2023-05-03T05:59:42Z Comment by Siamese Twins Records B1 - The Composition Of Air 2023-05-03T05:58:58Z Comment by Siamese Twins Records A1 - Dreaming Of Electric Sheep 2023-05-03T05:58:10Z