Press Release three years after the release of 'samdhya', ab ovo band member régis baillet presents the second album of his solo project diaphane which is both a continuation and an advancement on his previous work. on 'lifeforms' diaphanous's unique combination of atmospheric melancholy and haunting intensity is still present, but the focus on rhythmic power has been significantly increased. deep, spherical soundscapes with a cinematic feel are pushed forward on to of complex beat structures with influences ranging from drum'n'bass and dubstep to idm. like an experienced film director, régis is permanently building and collapsing arcs of suspense. beautiful piano-based melodies supplemented with electronic sequences which result in either highly energetic, pounding rhythmic rage or relaxing sound layers - a perfect balance of movement and downtime. a very passionate and emotional album which will trigger the listener's emotions in many different ways.
Press Release in 2008, régis baillet and jérôme chassagnard decided to pause their project ab ovo and to continue with solo projects. while j.chassagnard's first solo album (f)light was released on hymen records, r.baillet formed diaphane and began to work on samdhya (which has now been released on ant-zen). samdhya (sanscritic for 'twilight') emanates an atmosphere of reassurance and slight melancholy. soothing soundscapes and complex rhythms form a mixture of ruminant and impulsive tunes which hypnotize and stimulate at the same time. the well balanced acoustic and electronic instrumentation, in places enriched with voice samples, result in an enthralling, cinematic feel. diaphane's aural cosmos has to be explored like an undiscovered continent; those who are curious and open minded will certainly be richly rewarded.