SYMPHONY OF SYNTHESIS…MC Maguire: Transmutation of Things

Both Orchestra and Central Processing Units (CPU) are used for the mix of acoustic and electronic sounds on these two opuses by by MC Maguire. Vocalist Lizzie Lyon also adds a human touch to the album, consisting of two pieces, a 30 minute “Predispostion” and a 19 minute “Apophis”. The juxtaposition of upbeat and optimistic synthetic textures with analog instrumentation makes for a dramatic and sweeping atmosphere on “Predispostion”. Some rich woodwind tones swirl over the truding  march of “Apophis”, gradually creating a building similar to Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, landing softly with floating flutes. A contemplative conglomeration.

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