Armed with a handheld recorder and a reverence for environmental sounds, the Kenyan artist is carving out a unique place in electronic music.
“Natur consists of a single piece derived from Kamaru's experiments with electromagnetic frequencies. Evoking the work of Christina Kubisch, the piece reflects on the voices hidden inside our urban infrastructure and electronic devices. Static noise gives way to unexpected harmonies, rattling bass and birdsong.” Ilia Rogatchevksi — The Wire
“The listener is transported in a rolling ambient vastness connected to natural elements and morphed field recordings, for a breathing, lively and emotional embrace which progressively reaches a mesmerizing climax.” Philippe Blache — Igloo Magazine
“KMRU's most visceral and satisfying full-length, 'Natur' is a departure from his more pastoral, drone-based work, tweaking invisible electromagnetic squeals and rumbles into searing noisescapes and evocative orchestral moans.” — Boomkat
(コンピューマ)
kmru's debut album for Touch.
Armed with a handheld recorder and a reverence for environmental sounds, the Kenyan artist is carving out a unique place in electronic music.
“Natur consists of a single piece derived from Kamaru's experiments with electromagnetic frequencies. Evoking the work of Christina Kubisch, the piece reflects on the voices hidden inside our urban infrastructure and electronic devices. Static noise gives way to unexpected harmonies, rattling bass and birdsong.”
Ilia Rogatchevksi — The Wire
“The listener is transported in a rolling ambient vastness connected to natural elements and morphed field recordings, for a breathing, lively and emotional embrace which progressively reaches a mesmerizing climax.”
Philippe Blache — Igloo Magazine
“KMRU's most visceral and satisfying full-length, 'Natur' is a departure from his more pastoral, drone-based work, tweaking invisible electromagnetic squeals and rumbles into searing noisescapes and evocative orchestral moans.”
— Boomkat (コンピューマ)