Forrest Fang - Perihelion (2025) [Hi-Res]

Forrest Fang’s Perihelion explores the intersection of electroacoustic minimalism, space music, and world fusion through innovative microtonal tunings and rich, cross-cultural influences. Drawing inspiration from 70s progressive music and traditional Asian sounds, Fang creates a cohesive album akin to a novel, unfolding organically over two years of meticulous experimentation.

The album opens with the serene electronic tones of “Harmonic Drift” and builds kinetic energy in the title track, “Perihelion.” Tracks like “Seraphinianus” and “Dream of Deep Earth” delve into atmospheric and contemplative realms, while playful pieces like “Off-Lining” and “Pik Pik and Redcone” introduce rhythmic and folk influences. Highlights include “The Serpent's Tail,” featuring Guy Segers’ dynamic bass alongside Indonesian, Chinese, and Indian-inspired elements, and “Vessels of a Minor Deity,” evoking the microtonal textures of Gamelan music.

Closing with the tranquil “Echo in an Open Field,” Perihelion is a meditative journey through Fang’s harmonized Eastern and Western musical worlds, a captivating trip to the core of his creative universe.

Tracklist:
1 Harmonic Drift
2 Perihelion
3 Seraphinianus
4 Dream of Deep Earth
5 Off-Lining
6 Pik Pik and Redcone
7 Little Zephyr
8 The Serpent's Tail
9 Vessels of a Minor Deity
10 Echo in an Open Field