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Pure Life is proud to present "Red Gates" a new collaborative work from musician Hyetal, visual artist R3N, and author Tim Maughan (Infinite Detail).

Inspired by contemporary sci-fi-like chaos, wellness tech, and megalomaniac CEOs, "Red Gates" is an abstract, multi-format, first-person narrative experience. It details the visions experienced when a near-future VR meditation device is alpha-tested by its creator in an immersive journey told through three intertwining mediums—sound, visuals, and writing.

Marking his first LP release since 2017’s "Youth & Power", London-based producer Hyetal uses unique production techniques to soundtrack the virtual world. Speech samples are twisted into rhythmic mantras and pulsing atmospheric synths provide rhythm, melody and dynamic cinematic sound design. "Red Gates" plays on the memories of its main character, referencing early rave, analog synth scores, digital experimentation, and post-rock.

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STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: An endlessly deep, filmic experience that drifts from shimmering, barely shifting ambience to paddling digital stabs and incidental glitch fragments. A deep, immersive ride from some undoubtedly talented producers and one of the best labels in the game.

TRACK LISTING

1. The Bridge 03:28 
2. Runner 04:20 
3. Crystal Range 02:28 
4. Ceremony 04:27 
5. Face My Ghost 05:12 
6. Light Flash 03:58 
7. Hyper Prayer 02:43 
8. Furnace 04:08 
9. Red Gates 04:32 
10. Safe And Well 03:40