Paris-born, Berlin based American sound artist Nexcyia presents his 2nd album Exodus out September 6th.
"Exodus" delves into the odyssey of the Dove family as they journey from Bryan, Texas to the vibrant landscapes of Los Angeles in the 1970s. In Nexcyia’s quest to encapsulate the dystopian surrealism of the Dove family's journey, he aims to harnesse the power of sound as a potent tool of storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the decaying landscapes and moving atmospheres that surrounded them, he's crafted a sonic tapestry that transcends traditional music composition, immersing listeners in a visceral experience of their journey.
Nexcyia's approach to sound design is meticulous and reflective, as he seeks to manipulate and distort familiar elements into something altogether otherworldly. He samples the haunting echoes of lost voices weaving them into the fabric of his compositions to evoke the desolation and decay of the world around them. The subtle but metallic clang of rusted objects are granulized, while the distant hum of malfunctioning electronics formed a dissonant melody that lingered in the subconscious like a half-remembered dreams.
Nexcyia seeks to infuse his compositions with a sense of hope and resilience, drawing on the indomitable spirit of the Dove family as they navigated through the dystopian wasteland. Amidst the cacophony of chaos and despair, he introduces moments of ethereal beauty, incorporating haunting melodies and soaring harmonies that pierced through the darkness like shafts of light breaking through storm clouds.
Through sound, Nexcyia transformed the Dove family's odyssey into an immersive auditory experience, blurring the lines between music and storytelling. Each composition is a journey in itself, an afro-sonic tapestry that can transport listeners into the heart of a multiverse. And in doing so, he not only captures the essence of their journey but also invited listeners to embark on their own odyssey of discovery and transformation.
"My heart and soul. I wouldn't exist if he didn't move his family to LA in the 60's" - Derrick Dove
"You are so beautiful and precious to your grandpa, I thinks about you all the time, because I love you so much, and so happy to hear from you; You just
make me happy with joy, joy joy, stay safe and remember grandpa love you all the time" - Grandpa to Alexa
"Thank you Adam, I'm so happy to hear from you, you mean the world to your grandpa, so proud of you, and that you for your love, because your grandpa just love you and wishing you the best, please stay safe and in touch" - Grandpa to Adam
“Me, Clyde, Raymond, Reggie, Oscar-Raymond and Darline. In Bryan — i think I’m about 5 there. It was Reggie’s birthday party. Darline and Oscar- Raymond were siblings and the children of my dad’s oldest brother Oscar. Reggie is the son of my dad’s big sister. – Mom to Adam
Dedicated to Clyde Vernel Dove and Nat Dove
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released September 6, 2024
All songs written, produced and mixed by Adam Dove
Artwork: Adam Dove’s archive
Mastering: Rupert Rupert Clervaux, Adam Dove
Track 13 features Racine
Image credits: Pamela Dove, Clyde Dove, Raymond Dove, Reggie, Oscar-Raymond and Darline.
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