Humanity seems to be consistently consumed by the clutches of fear and hate; a black hole of misery and denial of the true potential inside of us. This cavernous mouth is hungry and ready to devour everything it can. We are guided there by the warped perception: that there is no other way but down, deep down into the abyss. This is incomprehensibly far from the truth; though suffering is unavoidable, it is inevitably one component of life among myriad others. Such a notion of binding hardship, when one develops the capacity to both identify and accept suffering, becomes a link so beautiful and pure it becomes the will to continue to live.

Such a notion, unanimously shared and experienced by all living things (merely observe the true nature of the natural world to understand this) is a reminder that we are alive. We breathe. We laugh. We cry. We hurt.
We live.
Our lives are beautiful - every piece of it. Beyond the the pain and brutality we have the capacity to inflict, and beyond the purity of virtuous acts we share. Existence is a beautiful thing. An impossible gift worth accepting. Through this acceptance, I believe, is the gateway to goodness. A mean for us to reconnect to our souls and to feel the deep connection dormant within us that allows us to share love and respect to all that is made of up the elements.

Awake All Hours Insights 010 - https://soundcloud.com/awk-all-hrs/insights-010-galtier-returns-pulchra-es-elementis

Inverted Audio Mix + Interview - https://inverted-audio.com/mix/galtier/

Ransom Note Track By Track - https://www.theransomnote.com/music/track-by-track/track-by-track-galtier-pulchra-es-elementis/

All tracks written & produced by Jiah Wells
Mastered by Fausto Mercier
Photo taken by Kajeera Jenkins

Buy LP + Digi

Pulchra Es Elementis LP [IM089]

@galtier

Galtier makes his second return to his own label with a 5-track offering of off-kilter, obscure electronic madness aptly titled 'Imitation Plantae'. Inspired by the idea of man-made imitations attempting to capture the essence of natural beauty. Galtier's take on this very concept manifests itself through the ever-present sense of unease that is evident across all five tracks. The melodies drift in and out of tune, ever so slightly, ultimately sounding pleasing but always fleeting in their general aura of pleasantness. A showcase of Galtier's breadth of confidence across a huge span of BPMs and rhythmic influences that is showcased on his sophomore NHS release, reflecting the sense of uncertainty conveyed through the Intentionally awry mood throughout.

The EP itself is a distinct shift, once again, in gears off the back of his debut LP on Infinite Machine, which encapsulated the journey into one's own existence and presence in a vast world that is, to this viewer, connected on an atomic and deeply spiritual level. This decidedly stark difference in output originated as an attempt to play contrarian to his own 'style' of productions - Setting out to prove that he is capable of branching out once again into a new, confused realm that steers away from theatrics and hones in on sharp, digitized and overtly computer-programmed aesthetics.

Artwork by Mer Marin
Mastering by Fausto Mercier

Buy EP

Imitation Plantae EP [NHS019]

BANDCAMP

Singles/Remixes

Mixes/Radio

An older track of mine from 2015. Project file has been lost in time so it deserves to be unleashed in it's destined-to-be form. I really loved this period of my productions; it felt like I was really starting to find my feet with what I wanted to make and a direction I wanted my sound to go in.

Nods to proto-grime from the era along with blatant UK influences rhythmically and sonically. I loved the anxious melodic pad on this, I was just starting to write my own synths at this point and was moving away from samples. Really happy to finally let this one be heard by the world.

Photo taken by Galtier

Terrorem

Terrorem (Breach 2)

Out July 30, pre-order it here: https://infinitemachine.bandcamp.com/album/im092-bonebrokk-the-astral-catalyst

A new signee to @infinite-machine, @bonebrokk’s 'The Astral Catalyst' EP marks his first official release for the Athens-based producer outside of his @trialanderrorsound imprint. Influenced by late capitalism and sci-fi dystopias, across two productions Bonebrokk deftly showcases his ‘ExoPunk’ sound; a retrofuturist mix of broken beats from the continuum blended with meticulous, future-facing sound design. 

Long-standing IM alumni @galtier as well as techno giant Surgeon round off the release with two blistering remixes of Bonebrokk’s originals. Galtier reworks 'Hyperparadox' by stripping back some of the layers of samples but ramping up the tension with the elements he leaves in the mix.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Bonebrokk 'Hyperparadox' (Galtier Remix)

G_003 - GMX_SERIES MIXED BY GALTIER

~ TRACKLIST ~

https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbg6sigcrZ/

ARTWORK BY GALTIER

GMX_SERIES

G_003

With 10 years in the 'biz' firmly under his belt, Jiah Wells is poised to release the first full-length LP of his Galtier project, Pulchra Es Elementis. Whilst Galtier is arguably one of the originators of the percussive style that would eventually fall under the Hard Drum label, the heightened theatrics of his recent output have seen him channel Blade Runner-styled sonics and move further away from absolute club functionality. Whilst Galtier's output often seems to soundtrack hypothetical, off-planet words, Pulchra Es Elementis turns the focus inwards: towards Wells' own emotional constellation, his evolving spirituality and his attempts to tap into planes of existence beyond the tangible. The album's Latin title translates to 'Elements are Beautiful' and encapsulates the artist's belief that there is grace in all of life's aspects; pushing past what we deem as good or bad, minuscule or massive.

Mastered by Fausto Mercier
Photos by Kajeera Jenkins
Album layout by Luis Tomita

Pulchra Es Elementis

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Wilfull Saviour

Listen to the exclusive GROOVE-Premiere of @Galtier's Remix of @Mesqit's track „Rebirth", taken from the „Coffin Sounds EP”  on @SacrilejioRecords. Released digitally on September 20th.

Read our introduction here:
bit.ly/3hKXOLu

Mesqit - Rebirth (Galtier Remix)

IM089 - @galtier - Pulchra Es Elementis
Label: Infinite Machine
Release Date: September 24th,2021
Format: 12" / Digital

With 10 years in the ‘biz’ firmly under his belt, Jiah Wells is poised to release the first full-length LP of his Galtier project, Pulchra Es Elementis. Whilst Galtier is arguably one of the originators of the percussive style that would eventually fall under the Hard Drum label, the heightened theatrics of his recent output have seen him channel Blade Runner-styled sonics and move further away from absolute club functionality. Whilst Galtier’s output often seems to soundtrack hypothetical, off-planet words, Pulchra Es Elementis turns the focus inwards: towards Wells’ own emotional constellation, his evolving spirituality and his attempts to tap into planes of existence beyond the tangible. The album’s Latin title translates to ‘Elements are Beautiful’ and encapsulates the artist’s belief that there is grace in all of life’s aspects; pushing past what we deem as good or bad, minuscule or massive.

Pulchra Es Elementis begins with Crystalised Larva, a brooding opener of breathy pad synths and expansive kick drums which reverberate through the mix as if the hits originate from the bottom of a valley. There’s an indistinct sense of tension on this track, in part due to a central melody, which never resolves but only descends lower in pitch. This tension turns to explorative wonder on Wilfull Saviour, where a mirage of musical ideas come in and out of focus. Although the sonic worlds Galtier explores are internal to him, Wilfull Saviour still possesses that sense of a cosmic journey we’ve come to expect from Wells; an ardent fan of dystopian films and literature.

Continuing this emotional odyssey, Bruised, But Not Broken sees the artist push deeper into the psychological undergrowth; its murky tonality juxtaposes crisp, Reggaeton-inspired drum patterns with a heavily compressed one-note synth line that modulates wildly - cutting through the mix like a nagging thought that won’t leave your mind. Next up is U Were, U Are & What U Will Be, one of the more club-ready tracks of the LP, which gets us moving with a snarling bassline and layers upon layers of percussive hits and inflections.

At Pulchra Es Elementis’ mid-point is the LP’s title track, a drumless interlude where blissful, shimmering synths create a patchwork of intensities. Galtier’s approach to songwriting shines through here; ignoring musical pragmatics, he opts to feel his way through his compositions without knowing where they might end up. Following on from that weightless breather, Phantasiai turns up the freneticism with its head-spinning mix of drum programming and a glitched-out synth line that yo-yos up and down octaves. Things get even more furious on the Superficie-featuring Cavernam, a hollow Hard Drum banger inspired by Eskibeat sensibilities and designed to create a sense of self-implosion.

The album’s penultimate track, (U Are) Beautiful, is a tale of two halves: beginning with a moment of serenity as synthesizers swell like an ocean tide before evolving into a marching crescendo of raw energy. Rounding off the album, Shine Forth hurtles through pacey drum work and all manner of strange zaps and klaxons before giving way to a final dose of nebulous ambience.

A musical journey unlike any other ‘club music’ albums, Pulchra Es Elementis is an LP that demands to be consumed in one sitting. Reflecting on his place within the universe and the musical landscape, the album could be viewed as a musical exorcism which sees Galtier working through and shedding huge chunks of his ego that stuck to him out of fear of the unknown. Pulchra Es Elementis begins on an insecure, overwhelming or, even, existential note before rounding off with a related sense of vastness seen with new, more positive eyes. It’s a voyage we hope you will join him on.

Galtier - Pulchra Es Elementis

Galtier - U Were, U Are & What U Will Be

Galtier - Bruised, But Not Broken

Galtier - Crystalised Larva

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST > https://inverted-audio.com/mix/galtier/

Stepping up to the IA MIX Series, @galtier shows off his tastes for wistful ambient music, touching on classics from Vangelis, Aphex Twin and Ryuchi Sakamoto, via futuristic club gear from Elise Massoni, GILA and Machinedrum.

IA MIX SERIES

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IA MIX 353 Galtier

YOD w/ Galtier - Subtle Radio - 22/11/2021

The Infinite Machine label celebrates a decade of activity with a compilation of its DIY approach to the hybrid dance music scene.

Read more on CxC 🔗 couvrexchefs.com/en/infinite-machine-10-years-compilation-galtier

Article

PREMIERE: Galtier - My Mess is a Face (Infinite Machine)

@Galtier captures the ruff, rhythmic club futurism of Mexico City's @INFINITE-MACHINE

Dealing in experimental sci-fi soundscapes as much as it does club bangers, Infinite Machine has spent a decade at the cutting edge of dance music futurism. In this month's The Sound Of interview, founder Charlie Juarez chats to Joe Roberts about the label’s revered alumni, digital interconnectedness, and how it all started with screamo

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-infinite-machine

The Sound Of: Infinite Machine, mixed by Galtier

G_004 - GMX_SERIES MIXED BY GALTIER

~ TRACKLIST ~

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXyW4qTs-bF/

ARTWORK BY GALTIER

G_004

Spinning Around Mix - Galtier

Spinning Around Ep 66: Galtier - 17 January 2022

Rinse France Podcast

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Brodinski Residency with Galtier - 20 Janvier 2022

G_005 - GMX_SERIES MIXED BY GALTIER

AIR_TECHNO://INITIATED
136BPM://SUSTAINED
OFFBEAT_HIHATS://DISABLED

~ TRACKLIST ~

https://www.instagram.com/p/CahtAZDggQV/

ARTWORK BY GALTIER

G_005

Galtier makes his second return to his own label with a 5-track offering of off-kilter, obscure electronic madness aptly titled 'Imitation Plantae'. Inspired by the idea of man-made imitations attempting to capture the essence of natural beauty. Galtier's take on this very concept manifests itself through the ever-present sense of unease that is evident across all five tracks. The melodies drift in and out of tune, ever so slightly, ultimately sounding pleasing but always fleeting in their general aura of pleasantness.

A showcase of Galtier's breadth of confidence across a huge span of BPMs and rhythmic influences that is showcased on his sophomore NHS release, reflecting the sense of uncertainty conveyed through the Intentionally awry mood throughout.

‘Half-Dead Orchid Still Breathing’ is a stripped back thudding piece designed for a futuristic cyber-Zaibatsu Police chase scene. Dense 808 subs thunder with spacious yet present tom drums as hollow synthetic sounds reverberate in between. It carries low end weight and steps with an almighty poly-rhythmic flow.

Artwork by Mer Marin
Mastering by Fausto Mercier

Imitation Plantae EP

Half-Dead Orchid Still Breathing [NHS019S]

@Galtier returns to his own Nostro Hood System label with five sci-fi club slammers. Hear ‘Living Chamber (feat. aircode)’ now

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-galtier-living-chamber-feat-aircode

Premiere: Galtier ‘Living Chamber (feat. aircode)’

Nostro Hood System head honcho Galtier makes a return to the Bristol label with 5 visceral tracks which, through fusion of synthetic and organic textures, emulate human imitation of nature's essence.

He crooked his neck, not daring to make any bigger movements as he learnt his surroundings. His feet stumbled clumsily and he found himself spinning, his eyes receiving visual information faster than his brain could process it. The hardness of metal pressed itself into soft flesh, resembling the shape of human bodies, but not their movement. Faces showed their teeth and squinted their eyes, but didn't smile. Mouths projected noise, but didn't speak. It was grotesque but strangely enticing.  He looked down at his hands which couldn't hold.

In some respects, 'Imitation Plantae' is exactly what you'd expect from a Galiter release. 5 off-kilter tracks which laugh in the face of genres, maintaining just enough of their stylistic tropes to make them recognisable before screwing them up and making something totally new. In reality, it's hard to know what to expect from Galtier - an artist who basks in unpredictability and uncanniness.

Departing somewhat from his previous output, an introspective full-length album released on Mexico's Infinite Machine imprint , Imitation Plantae is a whiplash tour of club music's strangest corners. Crystalline sound design flirts with the senses, each blip and groan tempting to the touch, immersing their listener in its cyborg world. 

Our pick 'XX-101 (Process)' sees Galtier put his oddball spin on dembow. Arpeggiating synths and a razor-sharp buzz that whirrs mischievously above, add layers of movement to an assertive triplet rhythm. Club mutations at their most incongruous, we file this one next to Batu's most recent EP.

PREMIERE: Galtier - XX-101 (Process)[Nostro Hood System]

Nostro Hood System founder Galtier emulates the naturally occurring world with fractious genre hybridity.

'Imitation Plantae' is out March 25th on Nostro Hood System.

Pre-order: bit.ly/37Ytzid

@galtier
@nostro-hood-system

Premiere: Galtier - Chrysanthemum [Nostro Hood System]

@galtier

Galtier makes his second return to his own label with a 5-track offering of off-kilter, obscure electronic madness aptly titled 'Imitation Plantae'. Inspired by the idea of man-made imitations attempting to capture the essence of natural beauty. Galtier's take on this very concept manifests itself through the ever-present sense of unease that is evident across all five tracks. The melodies drift in and out of tune, ever so slightly, ultimately sounding pleasing but always fleeting in their general aura of pleasantness. A showcase of Galtier's breadth of confidence across a huge span of BPMs and rhythmic influences that is showcased on his sophomore NHS release, reflecting the sense of uncertainty conveyed through the Intentionally awry mood throughout.

The EP itself is a distinct shift, once again, in gears off the back of his debut LP on Infinite Machine, which encapsulated the journey into one's own existence and presence in a vast world that is, to this viewer, connected on an atomic and deeply spiritual level. This decidedly stark difference in output originated as an attempt to play contrarian to his own 'style' of productions - Setting out to prove that he is capable of branching out once again into a new, confused realm that steers away from theatrics and hones in on sharp, digitized and overtly computer-programmed aesthetics.

Galtier - Exhalation Of Blood

@galtier

Buy: https://lithe.bandcamp.com/album/lithe-nora-drum-remixes

Mastered by Lithe 
Original artwork by Nadeem Tiafau Eshraghi featuring photography by Hamish Thomson, remixed by Nathan Hurdle

Remixes

Lithe - Second Pavilion (Galtier Remix)

Here is my edit of 'Dot/Eyes' which comes from one of my favourite band Tortoise's 'It's All Around You' album from 2004. The original was begging to be made into a clubbier edit.

Artwork by Galtier

Dot / Eyes (Galtier Edit)

Tortoise - Dot/Eyes (Galtier Edit)

A token of my gratitude for those 2,000 people who have shown an appreciation for my music over the last few years. Thank you kindly for all of the ongoing support.

Free Download <3

Mastering by Kamil Sarkowicz
Photograph by Naomi Wells

Incubate U

INCUBATE U

ORIGINAL: https://soundcloud.com/escapefromnature/celestial-trax-reasons

https://www.residentadvisor.net/tracks/825663

https://soundcloud.com/escapefromnature
https://soundcloud.com/escapefromnature
https://soundcloud.com/escapefromnature


https://soundcloud.com/celestial-trax
https://soundcloud.com/celestial-trax
https://soundcloud.com/celestial-trax

CELESTIAL TRAX - REASONS (GALTIER RECONSTRUCT)

Went and saw the remake of Ghost In The Shell over the weekend and had the pleasure of seeing Takeshi Kitano on screen once again. Reminded me that I made this edit of Joe Hisaishi's theme to Kitano's 'Sonatine' a while back.

It combines elements from both 'Sonatine I - Act Of Violence' & 'Sonatine II - In the Beginning'. The original scores are works of sheer brilliance along with the rest of the soundtrack that accompanies the film - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sonatine-music-from-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/id322840081

Sonatine

SONATINE

OUT TO https://soundcloud.com/pinealsounds ON THE DROP

GRAB THE WHOLE PACK HERE ~ http://bit.ly/2s8eXFo
GRAB THE WHOLE PACK HERE ~ http://bit.ly/2s8eXFo
GRAB THE WHOLE PACK HERE ~ http://bit.ly/2s8eXFo

SUPPORT THE ORIGINAL ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE9QbbBoGfo

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Arca - Else (Galtier Reconstruct)

Reconstruct of Kosheen 'Hide U' ~ Part 1/2

Artwork by @mistareez

Hide U

HIDE U

Reconstruct of IIO 'Rapture' ~ Part 2/2

Artwork by https://soundcloud.com/mistareez

Rapture

RAPTURE

Resident Advisor 'New Tracks' feature: https://www.residentadvisor.net/tracks/943913

Reference Berlin Promo Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/ByARgqZAezC/

A small token of gratitude for the 3000 followers and fans - I appreciate your ongoing support over the years. I wouldn't be here without you. 

URE is a blatant club-ready, 140bpm Mecha-Kuduro pulser.

Mastering by Cyrcular Mastering
Artwork by Jono Kamester - www.instagram.com/jonokamester/

URE - Single

Free Download

G_001 - GMX_SERIES MIXED BY GALTIER

~ TRACKLIST ~

Superficie – No Oco
Mamboussa – Swan (Akito Remix)
Barow – Chasing Spring
Syn – Void
OMAAR – Untitled_01
Cassius Select – Slang
Impey – B 4rm B
Goro & DJ JM – Prague Bus
Superficie – Chassi
Galtier – Jewel
Galtier – Hide U
Know V.A – Undone (feat. LYZZA)
Galtier & Recluse – Jade Pillar
DJ NA – Rave Slaps Xtarri

ARTWORK BY GALTIER

G_001

GALTIER ON MIXCLOUD

G_002 - GMX_SERIES MIXED BY GALTIER

~ TRACKLIST ~

https://twitter.com/GaltierMusic/status/1171019489770704898?s=20

ARTWORK BY GALTIER

G_002

My guest show on Rinse France from 11th April 2020 full of lots of leftfield electronic music from all over the world. 

Hope you're all doing okay in your homes with people who are looking out for each other!

TRACKLIST - https://twitter.com/GaltierMusic/status/1249964676693311489

RINSE FRANCE GUEST SHOW - 11 APRIL 2020

Artwork by Dave Warr
Mastering by Doug Shearer

Damaged Cerebellum

Dummy Electronics Spotify playlist feature: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rjQXQDCGyNJl71vfLb0K7?si=SI2mGmvCSiWmcsmxRMgw_A

Air Waves Spotify playlist feature: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2my1Q01NvKx2vqUMxpRBLC?si=jJVl8qHMQ9eJkMu25ycilA

A final parting gift to close off the year that changed the lives of so many. This is for you. Well done for making it through. You are still upright, still powering on, still here. 

Use the skills you have learnt this year to move forward with great strides. You've been through tough times now. You know that you are stronger than you think. You can do this.

Mastering by Fausto Mercier
Photo taken by Galtier

Soem1 (Ode 2 U)

On "Thin Ice Remixed", Scarlett invites four renowned producers to highlight the club potential of the songs from her debut EP.

Read more on CxC  🔗 https://couvrexchefs.com/en/scarlett-thin-ce-remixed-galtier

PREMIERE: Scarlett - Lights In The Sky (Galtier 3 AM Remix) (Couvre x Chefs)

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