All it takes is focus to tap into the abyss. A lot of it. Awash it with tones and timbres directly informed by the spectrum of just being human, being alive. What results is a uniquely atmospheric, exploratory journey far and wide, returning home each time with greater insight and strength. This is Macrofocus. 

Chris Rorrer (guitars, vocals, keyboards, cello) 


Chris Rorrer entered the world of music performance at age 5 on a quarter-sized violin. Since then, he has utilized his classical music background to create diverse new sounds, taking listeners on a fun adventure in life and love with atmospheric pop-rock tapestries, thoughtful lyrics, and upbeat melodies.

Esc.rec. is a small, critically acclaimed record label for adventurous music, founded in 2004 by Harco Rutgers in Deventer, NL. Quality standards are high and musical preferences broad.

New tests, sketches and experiments from my film scores and various band projects (under the names of genshi, jido-genshi, Science Patrol, StarDotStar, cell:burn, Seven Summer Eyes, and a few others) as well as an archive of old songs of mine from various decades.

Unbounded and interwoven passageways, everwinding streams

Uncanny or not, cello and synthesizer just had to happen. Jeffrey and Chris met with their respective, unlikely pairing of instruments not knowing that it would prove to be the beginning of a most bountiful and synergistic exploration. Their first improvised session was recorded using field recorders placed on the floor on Aug 5, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. The result is now available for your very discerning ears. Future releases from this collaboration are sure to take even further unknown directions as they widen their reach.

cellosynthduo is:

Jeffrey Mettlewsky (synthesizer and live electronics)
Chris Rorrer (cello, guitar, and effects)

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