Hyperpop Synths

Modern synth tones, granular textures, and warm, worn tape processed strings.

A range of orchestral and synth recordings fed them through pre-distressed cassettes and tape loops, via an old-school Tascam Portastudio. The tapes were crinkled to create distorted textures, evoking a sense of fragility and nostalgia.

Stunning recordings of whalesong, transformed using granular synthesis. This collection of haunting textures was commissioned by The National Theatre and composer Jherek Bischoff, forming the bedrock of his breathtaking score for the stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane.