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Singulum<\/p>\n

LINE_075<\/a>\u00a0| CD + Digital | limited edition of 400 | February 2016<\/span><\/p>\n

Like her debut release, Valence<\/em> (2012), Montreal’s France Jobin\u2019s work is from the traditional school of electronic minimalism, in which the sparsest of sounds and instrumentation are utilized to create complex, nuanced sculptures of tone and texture.\u00a0\u00a0 Inspired by quantum physics and actualized by a variety of processing and modular synthesis, this album is yet another strong entry in her growing discography.<\/p>\n

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One aspect that sets Jobin’s work apart in this often-crowded field is her judicious use of dissonance.\u00a0 Rather than relying on distorted processing effects or abrasive synthetic tones, her work is instead more restrained and nuanced.\u00a0 Gliding, almost bowed-string like tones cut through dramatically on “l,” as she builds upon simple loops into a richer, almost conventionally melodic sound.\u00a0 The lengthy opening piece “n” features a swirling, almost organ like tone that fights with pure silence during the opening.\u00a0 The piece transitions to a shimmering, sharper quality not unlike Robert Hampson\u2019s work as Main in its most stripped-down capacity before blending extreme, yet low volume frequencies in its conclusion.<\/p>\n

That is not to say that France’s work is all pure sounds and open spaces, however.\u00a0 Sustained low-end vibrations stretch throughout “m,” which results in a piece with just the right amount of grit, but one that complements the rest of the piece well.\u00a0 Even with these darker rumbles and the occasional bit of what most closely resembles digital interference, her use of quiet, almost melodic passages contrast extremely well and give the piece a distinct feeling of beauty.<\/p>\n

The 13 and a half minute concluding composition, “s,” makes for the perfect culmination of Singulum<\/em> and encapsulates her style as a whole.\u00a0 The opening passages are bleaker and less inviting, exemplified by icy sounds and a slowly pulsing, slightly menacing layer of noises.\u00a0 It never becomes overly powerful or commanding, but the sound has a distinctly sinister characteristic to it.\u00a0 However, she uses the piece’s duration to evolve and develop the sound, rearranging the various layers to alleviate the tension she created beforehand.\u00a0 By the conclusion of the composition, the layers have been shifted to a more open, spacious arrangement that lets light shine through what previously was kept in the dark.<\/p>\n

Singulum<\/em> is one of those albums that requires focused and dedicated attention, as any sort of distraction significantly hinders the impact of the work.\u00a0 But through these hushed volumes and carefully treated electronic passages, France Jobin has constructed an album of quiet, yet lush arrangements.\u00a0 While it is difficult to exactly imagine how quantum physics can translate to sound, Singulum<\/em> is undoubtedly a pretty close approximation.<\/p>\n

Creaig Dunton<\/p>\n

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Singulum LINE_075\u00a0| CD + Digital | limited edition of 400 | February 2016 Like her debut release, Valence (2012), Montreal’s France Jobin\u2019s work is from the traditional school of electronic minimalism, in which the sparsest of sounds and instrumentation are utilized to create complex, nuanced sculptures of tone and texture.\u00a0\u00a0 Inspired by quantum physics and … <\/p>\n

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