Hieroglyphic Being | Resonance | Exploratorium
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Channel: Exploratorium · 2017 · Music
Inspired and seeded by Afrofuturist concepts, Moss’s singular vision draws from Chicago house music and free jazz to create what he calls “synth expressionism” and “rhythmic cubism.” A tireless producer and performer, he views each performance as a conversation with his listeners, a space to share the latest incarnations of his future-forward sound. Hieroglyphic Being is the musical avatar of Jamal Moss, an experimental composer and environmental sound artist from Chicago, Illinois. He has recorded for a variety of labels, including Sony Europe, Axis/6277, Ghostly/Spectral, Crème, PlayHouse/Klang Elektronik, RVNG Intl., Soul Jazz Records, and Ninja Tune’s Technicolour imprint, which released his recent album, The Disco’s of Imhotep, (2016), which Pitchfork magazine described as “sweaty and ecstatic, elevated and pure.” Moss has released numerous albums under his own label, Mathematics, a platform he uses to showcase largely unknown artists. For more Resonance programs, visit our website at: https://www.exploratorium.edu/arts/resonance
