Swedish ambient artist Sthlm Blush attempted to express the act of growth on “Växer” (Swedish for “growing”). To accomplish the sonic manifestation of what can be a nearly impossible to trace whether through direct observation or the experiencing of it as a human, Ludvig Kullberg aka Sthlm Blush, assembled bell tones, background flows of white noise, echoing, the stretching sounds like insects and birds communicating with one another, processed, abstract synth tones and an array of impressionistic layers of sound in what sounds like an open environment in which all can interact. There is a trace of a crystalline melody that enters into the field of hearing near the middle of the song like an animating energy to shift the dynamic of the system ever so slightly. It’s a bit like listening to the sounds inside a tropic cave and being able to immerse oneself in the complexity of the place as a whole experience rendering its essence more explicable than separated elements. Kullberg’s command of texture as atmosphere and tone is impressive throughout and rather than serve as background music in the ambient mode the song makes staying present easier than if you consciously focus on being so. Listen to “Växer” on Spotify and follow Sthlm Blush at the links below.
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