”Close your eyes, open your hand, fall…
Rest in this Presence; See
And let the keys be played in the endless space of You”
– Sebastian Mullaert
Out today, Sebastian Mullaert’s beguiling debut on Apollo Recordings ‘All The Keys Are Here’ sees the Swedish artist step away from the melodic techno he is known for. Instead the listeners are gifted with four musical experiences that explore the enchanting, organic side of the Mullaert’s productions.
Filled with improvised piano sessions and thrumming vibrations, the EP presents the zen atmosphere that Mullaert encounters whilst in the studio. Surrounded by forest landscapes, he draws from the serenity and simplicity of life in Sweden – reflecting on Zen and mediative techniques in order to create a feeling of peace and oneness.
Sebastian’s strong desire to explore new sonic territories is rooted in his background as a classical violinist and pianist, which he had set aside to explore the deep and meditative potentialities of the dance-floor / techno music.
A recent highlight of this evolution was his 2016 live collaboration with the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich in Switzerland (known for their boundary pushing work on bridging the divide between classical and electronic). As part of this memorable event, a number of Mullaert’s tracks were orchestrated and reinterpreted for a six-piece chamber group, (harp, piano, violin, cello, clarinet and French horn). Indeed two of the tracks featured on ‘All The Keys Are Here’; “Every Moment I Am” and “Earth Blossom” were part of the concert repertoire.
All The Keys Are Here by Sebastian Mullaert is out now – buy here.