Me & Melancholy’s ‘Illusio Veri’ : A Unique Electronic Swirl
All of us have our own, unique relationships with melancholy. Its fluid state is incredibly elastic and transfers to each individual differently. Musician and producer, Peter Ehrling depicts his interpretations, experiences, and sonic epiphanies with melancholy under his banner, ‘Me & Melancholy’. Hailing from Sweden, he derives inspiration from home bands, The Mobile Homes and Elegant Machinery as he explores synthpop and a new wave sound reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. His latest release is his laudable nine-track album titled ‘Illusio Veri’ aka ‘Illusionist’. Listen Now!
‘Meant to be broken’ pairs electric melodic symmetries with Peter’s vocal melancholia. You’ll see moments of Daft Punk in the creative aesthetics and textural work. ‘I can see you so clearly in the night’ on the other hand is crafted with piercing basslines, wakeful synths, and dazing baritones. You can feel the unrequited passion and loneliness flow through it.
The best way to describe his style is ‘emo gone electronic’. Leveraging the versatility of electronic expression, he has posed a stylistic sphere that is original and creative. Tracks like ‘Tears in the rain’ and ‘24 hour square’ juxtapose hyper beats and active synths alongside slow-brewed vocal narratives. A mosaic of music enchanted progressively by tale and sentiments.
‘All the money in the world’ is an experimental piece. Synthwave mingled with mellow industrial, dubstep, and contemporary electronica. This spills into ‘The chosen few’, a composition that forms entirely in dissonance. Slicing lazer synths blaze brights across the track. But the bass lines hold the essence, feeding Peter’s hauntingly hypnotic vocals. Listen Now!
