Hummel is an aural soundscape; a lyrical landscape; words sung and spoken, incurring dynamics; musical contrasts with fluid transitions. A token; a watermark; a collage; a correlation. A simple, textural, tonal montage. Hummel consists of large scapes of downbeat electronica, blended with sparse live acoustic guitar and vocal songs.
These are woven with spoken word and washes of incidental atmosperics to create an organic, free flowing, sonic dialogue. Hummel is a commentary on concealment of the human spirit. It explores the complex relationship between fear, love and silence. The album is also an initial attempt at merging what is essentially a ’singer-songwriter’ background with the electronic dabblings of the last three or four years: a process which intends to be pursued.