REVIEW & INTERVIEW: OEAGRUS “UNSEEN/SHAMAN”
Following a trip to South Korea, Oeagrus has been fascinated by rituals in Korean folk religion. “Shaman” is a personal interpretation of a ritual dance that connects spirits and humanity to solve difficulties in the development of life. In the language of analog synthesizers and vocal-based pads, “Shaman” taps into an ancient energy field in the pulsing, fluctuating vocal texture. From the initial calling journeying into an awakened, conscious state, senses are evoked and heightened as the drum circle evolves.
“Personally, whenever I play an instrument, produce music, or listen to my favorite tracks, I am able to experience a sensation of transcendence from reality, a moment of tranquility and joy, which I suppose itself would be a ‘spiritual encounter,’” said Oeagrus. On the quest to the unknown, “Unseen/Shaman” invites you on an enlightened journey to the untouchable.
As a big fan of film composer Akira Kurosawa, Oeagrus intended for a cinematic experience in “Unseen” with captivating beats, haunting vocals blending analog synths. As a perfectionist, behind each vocal pad and sound texture, are multiple versions and intricate adjustments and comparison, tweaking into desired sounds. “I really like to create sounds from scratch as much as possible,” Oeagrus commented.
Like many musicians, Oeagrus's first introduction to music was classical piano. Born into a musical family, his journey with music started early. At 6, he was accepted to a music academy in Legnica, Poland, where he received formal training in music theory and performance. Unsatisfied with the constriction in classical music, he was attracted to jazz and electronic music, and into a world of free expression and meaningful conversation. "Music is essentially a language, which enables us to send certain messages, evoking feelings and communicating emotions between one another,” said Oeagrus.
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