Name: Invention by Daedelus
Brand: Daedelus
SKU: 669158525188
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (112 reviews)

ALBUM

An utterly innovative electronic construction combining samples drawn from acoustic source recordings from the '30s, '40s, and '70s, Invention is a work of complex genius. Built on sturdy, repetitive, sentimental piano progressions and syrupy, string-laden, Disney-esque backdrops that are spliced into the mix, the addition of fluttering synth lines and sparking electronic beats creates something vaguely new and almost cinematic in scope. That the samples don't particularly match each other is where the uniqueness of Daedelus' vision lies, as he expertly pairs elements such as his own toy piano, Omnichord, and a computer printer with big band jazz horns and dissonant beats. Although tracks like the sci-fi poetry and cascading piano strikes of "Astroboy" are generally the exception among the majority of pensive IDM arrangements, as most feature no vocals or overtly fluid melodies, there is also nothing particularly off-putting or hard to grasp about his sonic constructions. From film noir-ish pieces like "Loded" to the frantic beats of "Thus the Whirligig," the album is impeccably paced and brilliantly conceived, fitting together like a giant puzzle stretching across the genres and generations. ~ Matt Fink

1. Playing Parties

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

2. Pursed Lips Reply

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

3. Astroboy

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

4. Adventress

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

5. Elegy (At Last)

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

6. Muggle Born

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

7. Aplomb

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

8. Experience

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

9. Loded

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

10. Quiet Now

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

11. Minor Detour

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

12. Perchance a Bit

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

13. Soulful of Child

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

14. Thus the Whirligig

by Daedelus

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

15. Quiet Now

by Daedelus, Busdriver

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Busdriver
Daedelus; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

16. Pursed Lips Reply

by Daedelus, Sach

Composer: Alfred Darlington; Composer
Primary Artist: Daedelus
Sach; Main Performer
Producer: Daedelus; Production
Original Publisher: Daedelus Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Electronic, Dance, Rock, Techno, Ambient, Electronica, Hip Hop, Rap, Jazz, Big Band, Experimental, West Coast Lyricists

Label

Magical Properties

Music Distribution Service

Alpha Pup, LLC

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 1, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

669158525188

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Notification

Invention

1. Playing Parties

2. Pursed Lips Reply

3. Astroboy

4. Adventress

5. Elegy (At Last)

6. Muggle Born

7. Aplomb

8. Experience

9. Loded

10. Quiet Now

11. Minor Detour

12. Perchance a Bit

13. Soulful of Child

14. Thus the Whirligig

15. Quiet Now

16. Pursed Lips Reply

Technical Specifications

Invention

Product information

Release options

1. Playing Parties

2. Pursed Lips Reply

3. Astroboy

4. Adventress

5. Elegy (At Last)

6. Muggle Born

7. Aplomb

8. Experience

9. Loded

10. Quiet Now

11. Minor Detour

12. Perchance a Bit

13. Soulful of Child

14. Thus the Whirligig

15. Quiet Now

16. Pursed Lips Reply

Technical Specifications