SOUNDWAVE : 87 : TEXTERE ORIS

<p>Today’s guest deejay is Ilya Fursov, AKA <a href="https://soundcloud.com/textere-oris" title="Textere Oris">Textere Oris</a>.</p> <p>Ilya is yet another guest deejay that comes to us by way of the <a href="https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com" title="Cryo Chamber">Cryo Chamber</a> music label. I’m sometimes reluctant to feature musicians from Cryo Chamber because I showcase artists from their roster <em>a lot</em>. But that’s because the label’s releases are so good that why would I <em>not</em> invite them on Soundwave?</p> <p>I was introduced to Ilya after listening to <em><a href="https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/reflections-at-the-sea" title="Reflections at the Sea">Reflections at the Sea</a></em>, an album he released with Vladislav Sikach, AKA <a href="https://sijmusic.bandcamp.com" title="SiJ">SiJ</a>. Like most albums on Cryo Chamber, I was immersed in the world they unfolded through their music. I often listen to music while working or doing chores, but I often found myself pausing what I was doing as I got lost in <em>Reflections</em>. Ilya’s mix for today’s show is equally mysterious and magical.</p> <p>Here in the States, we celebrated Thanksgiving. As I write this, I’m in Boston. This is the first time my father, uncle, brother, and sister have been under the same roof in decades. It wasn’t without family drama, but I suspect that’s part of the Thanksgiving tradition. I also got to spend time with some of my oldest and dearest friends.</p> <p>I admit to being reluctant to travel to Boston. Mingling with people at the airport and flying with more people in a metal tube with people for five hours was unsettling. I certainly don’t want to catch the virus, and I wouldn’t want to pass the virus on to my family. My father and uncle are in their seventies, and I’m all too aware that my time with them shortens each year.</p> <p>Like most people, I was able to put the pandemic out of my mind for a while and enjoy myself. But the Coronavirus is not done with us, and now we have to <a href="https://ww