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MITO has returned as MIITO. DPR IAN once again takes us on a dark trip. Into a thunderstorm. Guided by multiple voices. And again, DPR delivers stunning, cinematic video.
As previously mentioned, MITO is a second persona living in Christian Yu. MITO speaks in these tracks along with some new additional voices. The voice changing and voice layering simulates conversations with the self. They sound like multiple thoughts occurring at once.
I have to add that the creative reverb mixing in this album is superb. It can be heard across different instruments but it sounds best and most creative in the vocals.
This creative choice in vocal mixing beautifully expresses a swarming confusion. The lyrics yearn for love and clarity. Questions demand answers in tracks like "1 Shot," "Avalon," and "Ribbon."
Are we descending into nothingOr is it just another reasonFor us to be awake?
Beautiful orchestral swells and hits further warm the smoothness of the strings and other instruments. Format-wise, the album breaks some common ABAB structures. Refreshingly.
These songs are speckled with modified 707s that are reminiscent to 80s drum styles. (Was he using a Roland drum machine?) The subtle retro sound from the drums is perhaps further reinforced by the choice of keys.
The thunderstorm motif that is also from the first album is omnipresent in this album. I've lately been into ASMR, so I appreciate the use of sound effects. But also, this album is like an abstract painting in that you can reveal different meanings if you tilt your head a bit or focus on a certain section of the painting.
I recommend listening to this album across different moods to find those different meanings. My favorite tracks are "Mood," "Winterfall," "Calico," and "Mr. Insanity."
Moodswings In To Order. by Dream Perfect Regime (DPR). 2022.