Halos Of Perception

Melbourne-based composer Lisa Lerkenfeldt returned to the Shelter Press imprint in 2023 with Halos Of Perception, a six-track exploration of subterranean soundscapes and urban memory. Building on a discography defined by tactile elegance and electroacoustic patience, Lerkenfeldt utilizes her signature blend of piano and tape loop variations to dissolve traditional notions of time. The album integrates field recordings with delicate arrangements for cello and piano, creating a patchwork of musique concrète that functions as a surreal cinematic score. Thematically, the work draws from the artist's investigations into underground networks and abandoned infrastructure, translating the reverberations of tunnels and damp earth into a tactile instrumental language. Released as a 12-inch vinyl, the record aligns with the experimental ethos of the French label Shelter Press, which has hosted Lerkenfeldt’s work since her 2020 debut. Within the context of 2023’s ambient and modern classical landscape, Halos Of Perception stands as a rigorous study of how physical space and oral traditions inform experimental composition.