A soundtrack for inner journeys, “Allow” is a profound listening album, representative of the intersection of sound, art, and immersive experiences that the now L.A based, German producer Koch has consistently operated within.
With a discography that spans numerous studio albums and over 100 Million streams, Robot Koch has unquestionably established himself as a career musician and sonic voyager in the realm of electronic, ambient, and modern classical music, notably known for his cinematic compositions that often exist alongside immersive experiences, installations and films.
Koch has proudly won several international awards for his work, including "Best Immersive Experience" at the DTLA Film Festival, collaborated with Grammy-nominated conductor Kristjan Järvi and his Orchestra, and remixed artists like Max Richter, Christian Loeffler, and Anoushka Shankar.
His latest album continues his credentials in original sound design that expertly combines a deep and cinematic atmosphere, purposeful emotional reflection and forward-thinking production.
The title "Allow" speaks to the power of the mind to either resist or allow something to happen. Allowing implies non-resistance. So the intention of his latest album is to invite the listener to move beyond intellectual concepts about the sound and allow the music to take them deeper for expanded states of awareness.
Robot Koch has been a big collaborator throughout his career and this album is no exception with “Allow” featuring an international all-female group of vocalists and instrumentalists.
Norwegian artist Eirlys contributes a beautiful performance on harp and vocals to the tracks “Planets” and “Earth Resonance” while long-time collaborator Delhia de France infuses “Home Again”, with her poignant and intimate voice.
With intriguing dialogue between technology and nature, and a deep fascination for the convergence of science and spirituality, Robot Koch creates music that transcends traditional boundaries, crafting auditory landscapes that invite listeners on an inward journey.
London-based artist Kate Fleur Young who has established an impressive career around power of sound healing leads vocals on “Ancestors” and “New Life”; intertwined with Koch's electronics and carefully crafted frequencies, her voice takes the listener on an almost medicinal journey.
American-born writer and multi-instrumentalist Peia, based in the mountains of Appalachia, graces three album tracks crafting hauntingly beautiful vocal textures and melodies.
LA-based composer and violinist Savannah Jo Lack lends her sensibility for deeply emotional melodies to the track “Ionosphere”, which is based on the Schumann Resonance, a set of spectrum peaks in the low-frequency portion of the Earth's electromagnetic field spectrum.
Brazilian flautist Daniela Mars can be heard with a stunning performance using her Contra Bass Flute on the album's closing track "Become the Unknown".
With an innovative approach both inside the studio and as a live electronic performer, a dedication to exploring new sonic territories have established Robot Koch as an impressive leading figure in the world of electronic music and beyond.
Robot Koch – “Allow” is out now.
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