Florian Hecker Releases Nine-Track Album Natural Selection on PAN

Natural Selection, a nine-track album by Florian Hecker, was launched under the PAN label and emphasizes particular synthesis techniques rather than following a straightforward storyline. The tracks vary in length, with some lasting less than a minute and others extending beyond thirty minutes, all connected through nuanced relationships. Hecker refers to the work as a "constellation of pieces born from similar investigations." Among the standout tracks is "Syn 21845 8 J15 Q12," developed in collaboration with Vincent Lostanlen, which creates an auditory illusion of overlapping time directions. The opening track, "f92ex0.03," is brief, while the final piece, "M 35/36," spans nearly 35 minutes, delving into sound perception and transformation. The album can be found on Bandcamp.