‘Bruises’, the latest ambient electronic trip of a record from synth mastermind producer Matthias Schorer is the ideal sedative in sonic form. It’s a song with a luscious atmosphere that has you floating throughout, entirely basked in the swooning air that De Antiquis Et Novis carefully pieces together with such pointed precision. There’s never too much of a high point or a low on this record, consistently meandering and ebbing and flowing between melodic intangibles that cascade all around you like a fever dream, but one with the utmost pleasantry to it.
As with many, the pandemic catalysed Matthias’ return to recording. His latest piece is dedicated to all those who’ve gone through or are presently experiencing hard times. In times of desperate need, it always helps to speak to someone and get out your inner turmoil rather than bottling it up. One quirky fact to note is how Matthias actually judges the serenity of his work. If his cats seem to be relaxed and chilled out while its playing, he knows that he’s hit the mark.