MIAUX - NEVER COMING BACK

VIERNULVIER RECORDS

£24.28

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: VIERNULVIER005
Barcode: 5414165091141
Release Date: 17 May 2024
Genre: Synth/Kosmische/Soundtracks

“Armed with a synth and devastating song writing skills, her music is minimal, melancholic and timeless, somewhere between Roedelius, Ruth White and electronic realisations of Baroque music” - Roope Eronen

“The general gloom MIAUX spreads on her sandwiches is darker than Tatort and could replace any soundtrack of a Fassbinder movie” - Dennis Tyfus

“An impeccably tuned ear” - The Wire

Antwerp-based composer and synth virtuoso Miaux (Mia Prce) presents her new album, 'Never Coming Back’ on VIERNULVIER Records. The record is rooted in the recent film score she composed for the surreal and haunted cult movie 'Carnival of Souls' (1962).

Directed by American filmmaker Herk Harvey, this enigmatic ghost film influenced contemporary directors like David Lynch, George A. Romero, and Lucrecia Martel. Miaux meticulously crafted the score in her home studio, relying solely on her two hands and a single synthesizer during the spring and summer of 2022.

In Miaux's rendition, ethereal synthesizers replace the haunting sounds of church organs of the original soundtrack. The desolate and surreal nature of the film served as inspiration, leading her to craft a captivating score that not only complements the visuals, but also stands out on its own. The interplay between synthesizers in her compositions, both dreamy and menacing, follows seemingly simple yet circular patterns, guiding the listener into an alternate world. This realm is immersed in melancholy, yet ultimately holds promises of hope and redemption

Tracklist
A1. Too much current, too much sand A2. Put your soul into it a little, ok? A3. Thank you but I’m never coming back B1. The old pavilion near the lake B2. What’s the matter with everyone, why don’t they answer me?
B3. I have no desire for the close company of other people