strange device - cyntrix & the pilot [existential dread music]

strange device

cyntrix & the pilot

11/11/2024

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‘strange device’ is an ambitious and immersive journey into the darker corners of the human experience. Created by the duo cyntrix and the pilot, the album weaves together a powerful blend of distorted guitars, heavy bass, breakcore drums, and choral-style vocals to create a moody and sinister soundscape. Thematically, it delves into complex emotional realms, exploring trauma, grief, and existential dread alongside deeper themes of generational curses, moral scrupulosity, and the psychological toll of CPTSD, anxiety, and depression.

At the heart of strange device lies the title track, a cinematic rock piece that balances the album’s extremes of sound and emotion. Featuring a dynamic range of distorted guitars, synth solos, and obscure sci-fi-inspired effects, this song embodies the duo’s signature blend of intricate sound design and emotionally charged storytelling. It draws listeners into a world where personal suffering is inextricably linked to larger existential questions, offering moments of both despair and resilience.

The album represents a significant creative leap for cyntrix and the pilot. Pushing themselves beyond the electronic realm, they embraced a wider sonic palette, incorporating electric guitars, six-string bass, drum kits, and even field recordings to achieve a massive and atmospheric wall of sound. These experimental techniques were designed to reflect the album's colossal themes—nihilism, spiritual psychosis, wrath, death, and the decay of both body and mind.

In ‘strange device’, the duo confronts the agony of being born into a world darkened by the weight of past generations. Through this sonic exploration, they pose a singular, poignant question: when surrounded by the darkness, do you surrender and darken with it, or do you rise to become a beacon of light?

cyntrix & the pilot

Emerging from a decade-long partnership both in life and music, ‘cyntrix’ and ‘the pilot’ unite as a dynamic duo to create a hauntingly unique sound. With backgrounds as diverse as their influences, their collaboration brings together two artistic entities.

‘cyntrix’, a seasoned electronic music producer with over ten years of experience, started their musical journey as a small child performing in rock bands, orchestras, and choirs. Over time, they have honed their craft, evolving into a visionary sound artist dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronic music.

‘the pilot’, a poet and songwriter, has been the lyrical force behind their partnership. Their early love for writing and music evolved over the years, culminating in their emergence as a full-fledged lyricist and music producer. Together for over a decade, the duo’s collaboration is a meeting of minds and hearts, inspired by their shared experiences of trauma and resilience.

Their latest project draws influence from a wide range of genres, including film and game soundtracks, drone metal, progressive metal, breakcore, IDM, and dubstep, with echoes of artists like Sun O))), Eric Whitacre, Puscifer, Slipknot, Skrillex, The Glitch Mob, KOAN Sound, Baths, Ark Patrol, and Direct. The result is an experimental and darkly emotional body of work that challenges traditional genre boundaries.

With their latest album, cyntrix and the pilot push themselves into new creative territory. Their music is a complex, almost sinister wall of sound, filled with heavy bass, distorted guitars, breakcore drums, and choral-style vocals. At its core, the album delves deep into themes of trauma, grief, and existential dread, evoking images of hooded esoteric monks performing rituals with distorted guitars and synths. Through this work, they invite listeners to experience the profound emotional intensity that defines their artistry.