EP REVIEW: SINCLAIR 808 “SHADOWS IN MY ROOM”
Photo credit: Jean Luc
Partially inspired by sci-fi fiction Murderbot Diaries by Martha Well, video game Portal 2, and schizophrenic art, Shadows In My Room”was the auditory representation of one’s desire to understand pain, mental health, and self through looking into the shadows and darkness. In a seemingly robotic, synth-oriented world, Sinclair 808 touches on vulnerability and human-related issues.
Shadows In My Room presents us with a fictional world of perfection with its luscious, swirling synth and ethereal soundscapes. A vocal line was running through native instrument, blurred into the machine-like background, almost indistinguishable from its human tone. A world seemingly distant from human emotions and attachments collapsed as the murder bot struggled with mental illness and illusions, trying to understand his newfound consciousness.
A touch of romance and reminiscence lingers in the remaining warmth of the 80s vibe. Dazzling voice twisted beyond recognition dances safely in its nest, surrounded by fascination and love. It was never clear, but it was the center where everything began and ended. Cinematic and emotive moments occur out of nowhere as if scenes from a sci-fi film. The theme has always been about humanity and warmth.
Sinclair 808 touches on a dark, vulnerable side of our human nature with a personal, creative approach using the murder bot’s story as its carrier. Shadows In My Room is built on a fictional world, but at the same time representing an ongoing search and conversation that one has with themselves and society.
Written by Katrina Yang
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