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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Achtung! Analogical, Sci-fi Wave meets the 80s: Fluo Sobre & "Red" (Album)

Fluo Sobre

The debut album from Fluo Sobre is produced on the concept of red and blue color spectrum. Fluo Sobre produces and plays on machines which are more than 35 years old, still using 3.5 discs to charge the samples and work with sequences in 12bits, to obtain a nostalgic, analogical, Sci-fi Wave, 80's sound. 
It’s a long process of programming and sound research, which he has developed over several years working for Radio France International, his band Voie 81 and in his studio based in Paris and Barcelona. Video and photo are recycled art, a creative work made from discarded materials mixed with acrylic pouring fluid painting technique, applied to vinyl on a turntable. 
The shape and waves obtained, are a mixture of the speed, weight and fluidity of the painting, as well as the play of the arm and the diamond during the process.

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Fluo Sobre is…?

Benjamin has developed over several years working for Radio France International, his band Voie 81 and in his studio based in Paris and Barcelona.


Who inspired you to make music in general?

Anne Clark, A Flock of Seagulls, The Orbital, Meat Beat Manifesto, Depeche Mode, Front 242, Blancmange, Daf, The Young Gods...


How would you describe your EP/Album "Red" in some sentences?

My debut album is produced on the concept of red and blue color spectrum, each title is link with one creative work made from discarded materials mixed with acrylic pouring fluid painting technique.
“Terracotta” is inspired by the various explorations of the planet Mars, 
“Test Alizarine” is totally inspired by an excerpt from the movie “Blade Runner” 
“Rouge capucine” is inspired by forests burning and visible from space.


What's your favorite track on the EP?

Test Alizarine


When do you decide that a song is ready for a release?

After many hours of long process of programming and sound research.. old school method.


What are your "All time Top 3 Songs", right now, in this second?

Alain Bashung - Scènes de manager
Dead Can Dance - How Fortunate The Man With None
Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again (Aggro Mix)


What’s next for you?

I’m preparing a multimedia exhibition for early 2023 which will bring together a series of unique pouring vinyls, recycled turntable vinyl, tape recorders and mannequins that fit in to this process.
This event will be accompanied by multimedia TVs that would show the “behind the scenes” with videos of the operation.

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