Outputmessage – Sommeil

Allow me to introduce you to Bernard Farley, AKA Outputmessage. Hailing from Washington, DC he is “a vocalist, producer, DJ, record label owner, and math nerd.”

He specializes in IDM (Intelligence Dance Music) and saw his first release at the age of 20 whilst working on a Masters in Mathematics. So, not only can he work towards an advanced degree at an age where most college students are still figuring out what to do with their lives, he can excel in music as well. Way to make me feel lazy.

The track that I’ve opted to highlight is from his debut record “Nebulae”. Sommeil is a perfectly crafted song with the glacial notes that punctuate the strobe-like synths, all laid harmoniously over looping drums. It feels as if Outputmessage used his fancy Math degree to integrate all the different instruments into the song, to create sonic harmony.  This is a perfect track to listen to, especially with winter nipping at our heels. It may not be snowing outside right now, but gloomy days punctuated by flurries need a soundtrack.