Ichinen – Dual Craters

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The complementary duality that is Ichinen is the raw expression of Roberto Bosco and Kiny. 2017 sees them return with the proven form of their alliance, kicking things off with the Dual Craters album. Produced through live sessions in their native Salerno, this album embodies the symbiosis of their individualities. Traversing the universe much like lone comets, the two land on a single planet with a resounding crash, leaving deep craters on two opposite ends of this floating sphere. But despite their being unique, they are also perfectly matched in shape and form. It is this mirror dynamic that makes Ichinen output so immersive. Roberto and Kiny each bring their own take to music yet create a singular, relatable narrative through their collaboration.

Tracks like “First Impact” and “Strangely Comforting” — with their sidereal atmosphere and sparse drum arrangements — paint a picture of the interplanetary journey that brings Ichinen into being. “Lander” and “Small Martian” offer a peek into the planet onto which the lone comets crashed — a space filled with expansive, empty land and unfamiliar inhabitants.

The second half of the album moves into a realm of revelations about where we are. “Be silent and safe” features indiscernible voices in conversation, piquing curiosity while leaving little to be concluded. “Not so plain in this terrain” showcases our surroundings further, with unknown creatures squeaking all around us. “Dual Craters” takes us to a vantage point, from which we can look out across the planet’s surface and clearly see all its wondrous beings, out and unafraid, emerging from each crater in equal abundance. Some howl excitedly, others meet and playfully bump into each other, but all seem to get along. It is in “Endlessness” that we find the truth behind Ichinen — a tale of two souls woven into one sound. The craters are matched in breadth and depth. It is in their respective textures that they differ. And therein lies the power of their connection.

Words by Evans Campbell

Early feedback:
Robert Henke:”Great stuff, reminds me in a good way to old Vladislav Delay recordings and other cool references. Nice artwork, too.”

John Osborn (Tanstaalf Records/Dred): “Heartfelt ambient techno that is so immersive you feel as though The Universal Principles of the cosmos are within your reach”

Ario (Astral Industries):”Epic stuff! strangely comforting for me, really disorienting. Thanks for sharing!”

John Heckle (Tabernacle): “This sounds great, I’ll take for the radio show! “

Juho Kusti (Deep space Helsinki): “Very pleasant. thanks!”

Etapp Kyle (Klockworks/Semantica):”Amazing album”

Jeroen Search (Figure): “Very nice!!”

Carlos Nillmmns (Trax Records,Ornaments,Planet E):”I actually just recorded a mix with an ichinen track!!! what a joy to receive this in the mail the next day!!!!! wonderful sounds. fresh and modern.”

Joe Drive (Kooaad Muzik):“Outstanding space jam…love it !!”

Imugem Orihasam (Bedouine Uae/Semantica):“I like them a lot. Thanks!”

Filippo Zenna (Periodica Records):“Great album with a downtempo concept wisely developed. Be silent and safe and dual craters tracks really fuck my brain”

Shaded Explorer (Silent Season):“Profound and intese stuff, diggin deep into these vibes, i’ll surely enjoy it in its fulness! I like how various influences are melted together in a personal and coherent
way through all the album. well done! Profound and intese stuff, diggin deep into these vibes, i’ll surely enjoy it in its fulness! I like how various influences are melted together in a personal and coherent way through all the album. well done!

Luigi Tozzi (Hypnus):”thank you for this, sounds great!”

Johannes Volk (Exploration):”Thanks for this great album. Normally I do hate to say it’s a masterpeice, but in this case…man, one of the best albums I’ve heard since a long time.
I really love this track description! Already looking forward to listen carefully with a glass of wine Also right into my charts for Groove Magazin.”

Ness (The Gods planet) : “Really interesting album, will listen and play for my deeper set. thank you!!”

Eric Cloutier ( Palinoia/The Ny Bunker ) : absolutely fantastic release. properly deep, etherial techno here. loving it!!