shakti's ( @sofia-builes ) music does not follow rules. Her art is built on structures that collapse and are reborn in eternal cycles, stripping music of its rhythmic conventions and taking it into the unknown. With ILLUD TEMPUS, he immerses us in a sonic exploration that defies time, taking us into a space where repetition is not just a simple recurrence, but the echo of a cosmic truth that manifests itself in ever-changing patterns.

Inspired by the concept of “that time”, a primordial state where the divine and the human intertwine in infinite cycles, this work transcends the merely musical and becomes an exercise in altered perception. ILLUD TEMPUS is a journey towards the eternal return, a confrontation with the idea that everything that has happened in the universe will repeat itself endlessly, identical and immutable.

From the ancient Babylonian myths that spoke of the destruction and rebirth of the cosmos to the Pythagorean and Stoic vision of the great conflagration, Shakti channels these principles into a dark, dense and visceral sound, where music unfolds as a living entity in constant regeneration. Each track is a passage to a time out of time, where erratic rhythms, abrasive textures and ethereal atmospheres confront us with the haunting notion of an inescapable destiny.

The patterns of ILLUD TEMPUS are abstract constructions that, like primordial forces, shape and deform reality at will. Percussion emerges from the depths of an unfathomable abyss, dislocated and devoid of familiarity. The layers of sound expand and contract like waves in a sea of fluctuating energy. Everything we hear here is at once past, present and future, coexisting in a single vibration that resonates in our consciousness.

With this EP, Shakti redefines the limits of experimental music, immersing us in a trance-like state where linearity ceases to exist and what remains is only the incessant cycle of creation, transformation and destruction. ILLUD TEMPUS is a sensory experience that confronts us with the very nature of time and drags us into a state of altered perception, where the inevitable repeats itself, over and over again, in an eternal and fascinating sound loop.

ALLUD TEMPUS

Shakti - ALLUD TEMPUS [GRNSPT028]

Kalumet (aka Ork Monk aka Trevor McGregor aka Arboraetum aka Tiger Punch) is Zoltan Vajda from Hungary. 
One of the oldschool master of storytellers of the psychedelic trance scene. He got involved in the mid 90’s, early enough to see the spreading of trance worldwide, to witness its transforming through the 00’s to our present time. Considering this kind of possession of psychedelic experience, one can never be in doubt to have a very special time when he is playing, be it live act or DJ set.

His musical history goes back to late 80’s, when he grabbed his first accords on the guitar. The bass guitar came in a few years later, and his world of sounds slowly got a shape, influenced by Joy Division, The Clash, Suicidal Tendecies / Infectious Grooves, L.A. Style, The Overlords, U96, Kraftwerk, Front Line Assembly, Yello, Gabor Szabo, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Korai Öröm, Hardfloor, Emmanuel Top, the Ninja Tunes like Herbalizer and Coldcut, Morcheeba, then Green Nuns Of The Revolution, Quirk, X-Dream, Four Carry Nuts, the Matsuri, Dragonfly and Spirit Zone releases, Audio Active, Black Star Liner, Korsakoff, then in the beginning of the last decade, by early Iboga, ZMA, CreamCrop, Disham and Son Kite, and maybe most of all, the traditional / folk music of the whole world.

Having a wide musical culture like this, he never kept his imagination on a short leash. In fact, he is mostly known from his unmistakable manner of creating free-form fusion dance music. Since his first remix in 1998 until this 2018, he released more than hundred tracks on many labels from Chi Recordings through Kagdila, Psylife Music, BrainBusters to Horns And Hoofs, Random Records or Sangoma, he represents a very wide range of styles.

Under different names such as Ork Monk, Trevor McGregor, and Tiger Punch, he traveled through half of the world to perform in special places like a cinema in Donetsk, a laundry in Cologne, a bowling alley in Tokyo, in the catacombs of Buda Castle, in the middle of Kanchanaburi lake near Bangkok, the mountains of Transylvania and Bulgaria, the forests of Lithuania and northern Russia, the magical beaches of Koh Phangan, jungles of Brazil, clubs of Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, London and Moscow, main stages of Ozora, Lost Theory, chill out areas of Boom, Voov, MODEM, Sonica… Eight years ago arrived to Malta to find out what the story is there.

His most significant releases are:
Burlesque album (Halu Beats),
The One Inch Punch album (Random Records),
his compilation Freerunners (Psylife Music),
his Trevor McGregor EP called Flanger City Cowboys (Horns And Hoofs Entertainment),
the Ork Monk EP Speaking Stones,
the Sheer Liquid Wonderment minialbum (Sangoma Records),
the Jungle Juice album(Impulse Audio Records),
Kalumet and the Acid Ocean Sailing Club (Mana Mana Records)
and his latest full-lenght album:
Triptroubadour

Conquered countries: Austria, Brasil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munster, Greifswald and Voov Festival), Ireland (Dublin and Life Festival), Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malta, Poland, Portugal (Boom Festival 2004, 2010), Romania, Russia (Moscow and Space of Joy), Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Slovakia, Thailand, Ukraine (Yalta, Kiev, Carpathians, Donietsk, Laspi, Odessa, Bakchisaray)

booking: shil@susmabeats.com

I am a shadow , a being hidden in the dark who seeks a connection with the souls that inhabit this world and are there to listen!

Founder: @granularspectrum

Info & Booking: 
info.granularspectrum@gmail.com

To listen is to enter. To enter is to dissolve.

Live performer exploring the edges of sound in Medellin, Col.

Granular Spectrum is a record label dedicated to publishing and documenting compositional and installation works by sound artists exploring the boundaries of experimental electronic music. Founded with the vision of providing a platform for sound innovators, Granular Spectrum specializes in genres such as experimental techno, deep techno and the generative audio-visual field, as well as advanced musical projects in general.

At Granular Spectrum, we are passionate about discovering and promoting artists who challenge conventions and push the boundaries of electronic music. Our releases are not just collections of tracks, but are immersive experiences that invite the listener to explore new sonic and conceptual dimensions. Each release is carefully curated to offer a unique perspective on the creative potential of technology and sound.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to quality and innovation. We work closely with our artists to ensure that each release is a work of art in itself, from production to presentation. We believe in the power of sound as a medium for artistic expression and emotional connection, and strive to deliver a listening experience that is both challenging and rewarding.

Granular Spectrum also focuses on the intersection between music and the visual arts, supporting generative audiovisual projects that explore the synergy between sound and image. 

As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our mission to support and promote the pioneers of experimental electronic music. Granular Spectrum is more than a record label; it is a community of artists and listeners passionate about discovery and innovation in the world of sound.

Contact:  info.granularspectrum@gmail.com
Podcast: unnaturalversions@gmail.com

Owner: @Darkduction