The Laconic
Boldly uniting a passionate curiosity for the exploration of sound, with an unwavering ear for melodies and grooves that engage and embrace, Chicago creative The Laconic devotes time and intention to the sheer escapism of songs without words. Unrivalled for individuality, Marc Pelath’s work as The Laconic unites a multi-instrumental backdrop with a deeply-focused mindset for programming. The data scientist and musician is known largely for his leading instrument the U8 touch guitar, but also plays bass and synths, whilst crafting electronic drum-lines from scratch. His compositions are fearlessly melodic, often unpredictable, but self-defined, not as solos alongside chords, but as songs without words: structured and harmonised, purposeful and precise in their imaginative ventures. Amor Fati credits: Juan Dahmen: Drums, percussion, and electronic drumsAralee Dorough: Flute and piccoloErik Emil Eskildsen: U8 touch guitarColin Gatwood: English hornTim Gardner: U8 touch guitar and electric guitarGary Husband: KeyboardsMarc Pelath: U8 touch guitar, bass guitar, and synthsScott Pelath: Electric guitarChristina Ruf: Cello and electric cello All music written by Marc Pelath, except "Refuge", written by Marc Pelath and Tim Gardner. Recorded at Casa Margarita, Chicago, IL and elsewhere. Mixed by Stefano CastagnaMastered by Lee FletcherProduced by Markus ReuterDesign by Bernhard WöstheinrichCover art "Milford" by August Hoerr
