Gadi Sassoon – “Modes of Vibration”

I’m stunned by Gadi Sassoon’s latest work “Modes of Vibration”. This album sits perfectly at the intersection of physical and digital sound creation. What you will quickly realize is how Gadi is able to take vibrations from metal plates and transforms them into something both alien and familiar. These are not just songs, they are sonic experiences that immerse you into their world.

The first half features those metal plate recordings from his installation-based synth, which gives the impression of touchable textures. Then Gadi goes a step further and mixes human vocal parts and instrumental inflections with his algorithmic ones. The result? A sound that’s both organic and synthetic in the best possible way.

The most striking performances are in the last acts of the album where Gadi creates fascinating duets – one between orchestral arrangements and AI trained on his own music, this is just incredible, and another featuring live piano enhanced by digital twins. When you hear the album from the first track to the last one, you can feel that the artist poured his best into making it.

What makes this album unique for me, is how it works on multiple levels. You can enjoy it as ambient electronic music perfect for deep listening, or dive into the conceptual framework and discover new depths with each play. The music breathes and evolves, revealing new details with every listen. It’s safe to say it’s one of the best albums I heard this year so far.

If you are seeking for the electronic music that is innovative and at the same time not too experimental, “Modes of Vibration” is a perfect choice. I honestly can’t stop thinking about how Gadi Sassoon has managed to create something so intellectually fascinating yet emotionally resonant at the same time, bringing together classical training and cutting-edge technology in a way that feels completely natural rather than forced or gimmicky, so do yourself a favor and follow Gadi Sassoon on social media to stay updated on his innovative work, and make sure to add “Modes of Vibration” to your playlist for those moments when you need music that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding.