Anxiety Dreams • 5/18/2022
7On 5/18/2022 I'll be self-releasing my album Anxiety Dreams.
This is an album I focused on heavily over the course of a few years. I funneled all of myself (and free time) into it, and it's taken a lot of time for me to finally release it, having finished it 3-4 years ago. This ~40 minute gapless album is my largest and most personal work, and I'm still very proud of the material.
Part of me thought there would be some perfect scenario & accompaniment for its release, but unrealistic expectations only allowed me to continue delaying it while becoming more detached from the material. Part of me also had trouble building out a bigger release scenario for it after completing the music due to the associations that I have with it.
I can't put it off any longer, though. It's a thorn in my side I'm ready to yank out; I'm excited to share it with the world and move forward.
This album explores elements of IDM, ambient, breakcore/drill n' bass, classical, and a series of other genres while drifting through a patchwork of melodic atmospheres and excessively detailed rhythm sections. Composed using hardware synthesizers, home built machines, soft synths and a collection of personal recordings, Anxiety Dreams oscillates between emotions - a series of calm moments are punctuated by intense, fast-paced psychedelic dysphoria in an attempt to navigate a sonic landscape which has been primarily informed by hardships and nightmares.
To all of those who provided feedback and supported me during its long development, who've heard nearly every iteration, and who know how long this album was in the works - thank you.
Two singles from this release, 'Data Will Call' & 'Anhedonics Anonymous' are currently available @ https://www.gleix.bandcamp.com & on streaming services.
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