speaking flowers by Zmickey Langelo

A Bloom of Introspective Electroclash

"Speaking Flowers," the latest offering from Zmickey Langelo, isn't just an album; it's a sonic diary.

Recorded live, the album captures a palpable intimacy, a raw vulnerability that transcends the often-sterile environment of studio recordings. This immediacy is crucial to understanding the album's core: a deeply introspective mood that invites listeners into a reflective state of mind.

While firmly rooted in the progressive electroclash genre, "Speaking Flowers" avoids the genre's sometimes-abrasive tendencies. Instead, it offers a refined, almost meditative experience. The album's progressive elements are subtly interwoven, creating a tapestry of sound that unfolds slowly, revealing new layers and textures with each listen. The live recording enhances this unfolding, capturing the organic ebb and flow of the performance, allowing the music to breathe and evolve naturally.

However, the album isn't solely defined by its technical prowess. The overarching sense of introspection is what truly sets "Speaking Flowers" apart. It’s not just music to dance to; it's music to contemplate. The carefully crafted soundscapes encourage a reflective state of mind, inviting listeners to delve into their own thoughts and emotions. The album feels less like a performance and more like a shared experience of quiet contemplation.

While some might find the album's slower tempo and introspective nature unconventional within the electroclash landscape, "Speaking Flowers" proves that progressive electroclash can be both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. It is a testament to Zmickey Langelo's skill in creating music that is simultaneously challenging and deeply moving. This live recording is a powerful statement: a testament to the power of raw emotion and the beauty of vulnerability in the age of meticulously crafted digital soundscapes. "Speaking Flowers" isn't just an album; it's an invitation to introspection, a journey into the heart of the reflective state of mind.

Watch the original performances here:
1. youtu.be/Ia4iZNl_sQ8
2. youtu.be/979vI61A7jo
3. youtu.be/LGx1LQoRzJo
4. youtu.be/gIytdc059co
5. youtu.be/ocI7CjV0r-I
6. youtu.be/q8DDK3z_AIE
7. youtu.be/9k0rGPC5vFE
8. youtu.be/Lrk7p583h_Y
9. youtu.be/2ecu-fcBVeM

Tracklist

1.	speaking flowers	4:00

2.	ur soul	3:08

3.	five fours	6:06

4.	waterfall grain	5:23

5.	kirthunder	6:36

6.	resign your memory	3:56

7.	a6xd	6:26

8.	kidully	5:09

9.	place to comeback	4:18

Credits

released December 26, 2024

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