Two years ago, Donato Dozzy and Sabla showcased their instinct for spatial electronics with Crono – linear and abstract, tailor-made for the dancefloor. While Crono was more propulsive in nature, its follow-up Morpho comes across as more deliberate, its structure robust and grounded. Based in Rome, the duo translate the essence of Italian minimalism into a deep, organic, at times woozy techno journey. Over the course of four movements, they deconstruct sound and reassemble it into slow-burning rhythms, consistently anchored by dense percussion.
»Forma I« begins with a stark minimalism. A hulking sub-bass and a scattering of sonic particles form a raw base for what’s to come. »Forma II« builds complexity: the percussive pattern remains dry and stripped-back, but resonates more intensely, offering glimmers of club energy. On »Forma III«, things soften and melt – dubby textures move organically through space before dissolving again. Tribal-inspired elements bring a warm, near-ritualistic depth to closing track »Forma IV«.
Morpho never forces itself into view. Nor does it suddenly emerge. Instead, it slowly cultivates impulses that, over time, form an architectural mesh of crushed techno half-steps. It becomes a subtle space – one in which the music feels so physical, it’s as if you’re present in the room with it.
Morpho
