Music composed, mixed, performed, mastered, produced by Alexander Obukhov (ObukhovAUDIO)
«House for Matilda or What Dreams May Come» was recorded in February 2023.
The album «House for Matilda or What Dreams May Come» is a dark, brooding exploration of the human psyche, set against a backdrop of haunting, atmospheric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from the realms of psychiatry and the darker aspects of the modern world, the album delves into the themes of illusions, unrealized dreams, and the madness that can result from the pressures of modern society.
From the opening track, «Flamewood» the listener is immersed in a world of disorienting, ominous sounds, conjuring images of a mind consumed by despair and regret. The track sets the tone for the rest of the album, which continues to explore the theme of unrealized aspirations, weaving a story of a world where dreams are crushed and hope is lost.
Throughout the album, the use of electronic sounds and samples adds an otherworldly, surreal quality to the music, as if the listener is being transported to a parallel dimension where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred.
In all, «House for Matilda or What Dreams May Come» is a dark and unsettling journey through the human psyche, exploring the themes of illusions, unrealized dreams, and the madness that can result from the pressures of modern society. It is an album that will leave the listener questioning their own place in the world and the nature of their own aspirations.
As the album progresses, the tracks become more intense and oppressive, as if the weight of unfulfilled dreams and the illusions of the modern world are crushing the listener's psyche. Tracks like «Lavender Echoes" and "Luxfogs» take the listener on a journey deep into the recesses of the mind, exploring the darkest corners of the human soul.
The music is both haunting and beautiful, a reflection of the fragile nature of the human mind and the delicate balance between sanity and madness. The album is a journey through the madness of the modern world, a world where the lines between reality and illusion are constantly blurred and the struggle for sanity is a daily battle.
Throughout the album, the listener is drawn into a world of illusion and fantasy, a world where reality and dream are indistinguishable. The music is both haunting and beautiful, a reflection of the fragile nature of the human mind and the delicate balance between sanity and madness.
«House for Matilda or What Dreams May Come» is a powerful work of art, a reflection on the complexities of the human condition and the struggle for meaning and purpose in a world that often feels meaningless and empty. It is a haunting and beautiful journey through the human mind, a journey that will leave the listener questioning their own perceptions of reality and the fragile nature of their own sanity.
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