Hailing from the American South-East, Deloyd Elze is an artist, songwriter, and producer based out of East Los Angeles. With “Redfisher," Elze unveils his distinctive approach to blending organic and synthetic elements, seamlessly melding pristine tones with gritty textures.
At the heart of this collection lies Elze's meticulous process, where he stretches, smears, blurs, tunes, and arranges diverse patterns derived from improvisations and micro-compositions. These sonic explorations are further refined through an array of processes, including revered tools like the OP-1, Hologram’s Microcosm
and Chroma Console, and Chase Bliss’s Genloss MKII. Pairing alongside gems like the Marantz PMD 221 and a first addition amp built by Nick Greer named “Michelle”.
Drawing from an eclectic array of instruments, Elze captures the essence of a bygone era with a cherished 210ce Taylor, Fender Mustang Bass, a pawn shop Lap Steel, a Parts-Caster modded Telecaster, among others. Acoustic recordings are imbued with warmth and character, meticulously captured using a Telefunken 251 clone hand built by Elze himself.
The resulting soundscape is a tapestry of sonic oddities and carefully curated textures, ranging from twangy guitar loops to lofi drums, from hauntingly dissonant synths to the rich timbres of polyphonic acoustic instruments. This diverse palette of sounds invites exploration across a spectrum of musical genres, from the introspective realms of indie to the rhythmic pulse of hip hop
and electronic music.
With its blend of artistry and innovation, "Redfisher" promises to inspire creativity and elevate compositions, offering a wealth of sonic possibilities to adventurous musicians and producers alike.
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