Coates, Oliver
Throb, Shiver, Arrow Of Time
Oliver Coates' 'Throb, Shiver, Arrow Of Time' explores memory and emotion through ten compositions blending cello, digital processing, and collaboration with artists like Malibu and Faten Kanaan. Rooted in recollection and inspired by Sarah Sze's installations, the album balances analogue warmth with digital manipulation, crafting a dreamlike, weathered sound. The album's centerpiece, 'Shopping Centre Curfew,' was sparked by pandemic-era events in South London, reflecting themes of temporal and emotional distortion. Tracks like 'Please Be Normal' and '90' feature ethereal melodies and drone-infused textures, while the finale, 'Make It Happen,' stretches sonic boundaries, resisting silence. Proceeds from 'Throb, Shiver, Arrow Of Time' will benefit The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland.