Hoch Ma Toch - Two Neat Geometries [Cassette]

Format: Cassette
Catalogue No.: NOG016
Barcode: 5050580836303
Release Date: 13 Dec 2024
Genre: Ambient

Hoch Ma Toch is a solo project from Scottish singer and producer Drew Wright. Previously a member of Macca-Talla Nan Creag, he played a central role in creating both their critically acclaimed and sold out albums. Devised in collaboration with Firecracker Records and Forestry Commission Scotland, their project brought to life the shamanic spirit of pre-historic sites through improvised vocals, electronics, ancient instruments and drones. Wright has also released music as Wounded Knee, collaborating with National Galleries of Scotland, Benbecula Records, Distance Records and others.

Two Neat Geometries is Wright's first release on Old Technology Records and marks a turn from the processed vocals that marked his previous work to a sound based on electronics that takes inspiration from Scottish Poet Norman MacCaig, the wild Scottish outdoors and the spirit of improvisation, among other sources. The album can certainly be described as psychedelic and bewitching, with repeated listens offering layer upon layer of new textures and deeply hidden changes.

“Shimmering and expansive”
— Phonica Records

“An earthily rich and ancient sense of soul.”
— Boomkat

“Immersive, evocative and imaginative.”
Mat Anniss — Juno

“It all sounds like an invitation to beam up into a higher realm.”
Mat Anniss — Juno

“A shadow world of liquid phaser whips, bubbling bass pads, and vibratory drones.”
— The Sun Lounge

“Digitalised, fragmented, vapourised into the future, like AI particles shot out towards brave new worlds.”
Dr Rob — Test Pressing

01: To Win Peaks - Hoch Ma Toch
02: Kukicha - Hoch Ma Toch
03: Milrovian Pursuits - Hoch Ma Toch
04: Two Neat Geometries - Hoch Ma Toch
05: Vagus Nerve - Hoch Ma Toch
06: Doubts & Confusion - Hoch Ma Toch
07: Eviscerate Your Memory - Hoch Ma Toch
08: Skies Benign - Hoch Ma Toch