Transient Thoughts 009 - Halo Acid - Body Dares

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I’m usually of the thought that just because you are doing something unique doesn't make it good.  There are a ton of examples of this where artists puts ideas together clash.  As a result the music sounds disjointed and often unlistenable.  

Halo Acid is the exact opposite.  He has merged glitch, noise, 2-step, and ambient into a style dubbed Ghost Tech.  Body Dares represents one of his last releases under the Halo Acid name. It also represents some of the harshest music he has created under the moniker as well. Quite a statement given how distorted and twisted some of the Halo Acid back catalog is. 

The music has this frantic but yet subtle percussion that is marred in distortion and glitches, with melodies providing a serene contrast.  The lead instrumentals are often drenched in reverb, giving the music a near ethereal atmosphere.  It's two opposing forces that shouldn't work together, yet somehow the music is elevated by their combination.  While the melodies are not ever present, they do provide a great balance to the distortion found throughout the album.

The album has an undoubted urban flare to it, it feels like the chaos of a busy city with moments of solace and peace found throughout.  Oftentimes in the same place.  The music is frantic, yet calm.  Distorted, yet clean.  Opposing forces, stitched together to create something entirely unique in the world of music.  A rare gem of a style that has yet to be replicated.. And may never be. 

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