Circuit Faker Takes Us on a Trip to ‘Saturn’ and Back
Circuit Faker
Taylor Nelson, the artist behind Circuit Faker, is a musical alchemist, seamlessly blending diverse electronic genres to craft a mesmerizing sonic tapestry. Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Minneapolis, this multi-talented instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer has carved out a distinctive niche, captivating listeners with his immersive and euphoric sound.
In his eagerly anticipated debut album, CIRCUMVOLVE, Circuit Faker showcases his mastery of the craft, effortlessly navigating between the energetic and the introspective. The album’s energetic opener, ‘Ocular Therapy‘, sets the stage, while the subsequent single, ‘Saturn‘, offers a captivating counterpoint.
In conceptualizing ‘Saturn’, Nelson draws inspiration from the act of simply letting go and contemplating something as mundane and beautiful as the clouds rolling by. This desire to create a moment of reset and introspection within the album’s energetic trajectory speaks to Nelson’s depth as an artist, and his ability to craft a holistic listening experience that resonates on both an emotional and intellectual level.
“‘Saturn,’ to me, is the feeling of laying on your back as clouds roll overhead and letting your mind wander for a minute. I didn’t want this album to come and go without a chance to reset and just be.”
Circuit Faker
The track is an outstanding balancing act between the smooth, crispy production and decidedly lo-fi or intentionally ‘abused’ sounds to produce gritty, raw quality that counterbalances the pristine tones. This interplay of the refined and the rough-edged gives the track a sense of depth and complexity, inviting one to explore the nuances within the layered textures, as you get caught up in the hopeful and emotive atmosphere that makes this track both touching and memorable.