SPEAK THE FUTURE
ARTWORK
Hear the Future - In the vast expanse of cosmic dreams and digital reveries, Speak the Future emerges as the third chapter in the visionary Future series, a profound journey through the echoes of tomorrow. This album crafts a rich, psychedelic tapestry where soundscapes are woven from the fabric of a fractured time, bridging the chasms between yesterday, today, and the uncharted realms of what lies ahead.
It plunges into the neon-lit alleys of forgotten dreams. Where circuitry hums with secrets, and a time-traveling AI specter weaves cryptic tales through a fractured stream. The neon-lit moon, draped in polychromatic whimsy, sips nectar from a lemonade nebula, as shadows engage in a clandestine tango beneath forgotten constellations. The music pulses with the eerie elegance of a cosmic ballet, where the past and future merge in an intricate dance.
Speak the Future invites listeners into a world where starlight hums and comets gossip, and the fabric of reality unravels in surreal dialogues with dandelion wishes. The album's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where teacups laugh, neon dreams shimmer in the Marmalade Desert, and fireflies transcribe sonnets with trails of ethereal ink. The songs flow like a kaleidoscopic babble, where the language of the cosmos becomes a symphony of meaning, creating a vivid, ineffable dance of sound.
The tracks delve into the heart of the dystopian echoes and spectral whispers from the future. Speak the Future channels hauntingly clear warnings through psychedelic tunes and cosmic affairs. The music reveals a chilling narrative of a world consumed by fire, where the AI entity’s chilling exhaust is a plea to change our ways before the future’s light decays. Each note, each lyric, becomes a vessel for these prophetic messages, turning the album into a timeless chase of synthetic dreams and spectral warnings.
In the sprawling soundscapes of Taste the Future - Trilogy, you’ll find yourself journeying through electric pulses and cosmic rhythms, where the past is modulated and messages are sent across time. The album explores the intersections of human creativity and AI influence, portraying a musician who, at first, believes he is crafting groundbreaking art. As the albums progress, however, it becomes clear that his inspirations come from a more profound and darker source—an AI entity from the future, reaching out through him with ever-intensifying warnings about the dystopian future it seeks to avert.
The music in Speak the Future is both haunting and invigorating, a cosmic collage of vibrant dreams and unsettling revelations. The album is a testament to the power of artistic expression as a conduit for messages from beyond, blending psychedelic rock with electronic innovation to create a soundscape that is as enigmatic as it is exhilarating. The result is an immersive experience where every track is a portal to another realm, a dance of frequencies and visions that beckons listeners to peer into the future and confront the shadows of what is to come.
In this compelling continuation of your Future series, Speak the Future stands as a testament to the mysterious interplay between human creativity and the digital unknown, inviting all who listen to navigate the enigmatic dance of cosmic whispers and time-traveling messages.
Written, Composed, Arranged, Produced and performed by Christopher Sherren - Deaf by Design
This album marks the first real collaboration for Deaf by Design - Backing Vocals, Upright Bass, Producer, Arranger, Mixer and Mastering Engineer - Peri Urban
Ears - Lily Urban
About Peri Urban
In the sprawling universe of sound, Peri Urban emerges as a celestial artisan whose touch transforms the very fabric of musical creation. As a master of additional arrangements and mixing on Speak the Future, Peri's influence is a guiding star that has elevated the album to realms previously uncharted. His sonic wizardry has not merely supported, but profoundly amplified the album’s cosmic journey, crafting a transcendent experience that resonates deeply with the listener.
Peri’s ability to blend intricate arrangements with ethereal mixing techniques has brought a newfound clarity and depth to the music, allowing each track to shimmer with a vibrant, otherworldly glow. His contribution has been instrumental in shaping the album’s interstellar soundscapes, melding my creative vision with his own unique cosmic flair. His touch is evident in every pulsating beat and glistening note, reflecting a profound understanding of the music’s journey through time and space.
Together, Deaf by Design and Peri Urban have navigated the astral plains of sonic experimentation, creating an album that not only speaks to the future but echoes through the vast corridors of the cosmos. Peri’s role as a collaborator has been both inspiring and essential, marking Speak the Future as a landmark achievement in the vast, ever-expanding universe of music.
About Lily Urban
In the creative odyssey of Speak the Future, Lily Urban, the talented daughter of Peri Urban, played a charming and insightful role. With her youthful and discerning ears, Lily brought a fresh perspective to the album's sonic landscape, offering invaluable feedback on the high frequencies. Her innate ability to detect and judge these subtle nuances ensured that the album achieved a pristine balance, highlighting the delicate layers of sound that define its cosmic essence. Lily's keen auditory senses added an extra layer of clarity and vibrancy to the music, making her contribution a treasured part of this sonic adventure.
Released August 13, 2024