Releases / Singles

Max Cooper
Chromos EP
26 May 2017 / Mesh
- 01. Chromos
- 02. Coils Of Living Synthesis
- 03. Molten Landscapes
- 04. Four Tone Reflections
- 05. Chromos (Cosmin TRG Mutation)
Max Cooper’s latest EP follows on from his extensive Emergence project, continuing to explore the symbiosis of music and science with visual representations of data.
The opening tracks, ‘Chromos’ and ‘Coils of Living Synthesis’, are beautifully delicate soundscapes of organic life inspired by genetic research undertaken at the Babraham Institute. The former also features an accompanying VR video by long-time collaborator Andy Lomas, the production of which used a simulated model to predict what DNA looks like inside a cell.
Distant chords and subtle glitches emerge from a hypnotic groove in ‘Molten Landscapes’, whilst ‘Four Tone Reflections’ builds a vast sonic spectrum over 12 minutes. For the ‘Chromos’ remix, Cosmin TRG turns the fragility of the original into a beastly, warped techno monster.
By handling the information with care, Max Cooper presents his ideas with a coherence that allows the listener to consider scientific research in astounding new ways. Mikhail Spivakov, Research Group Leader at the Babraham Institute, spoke on the collaboration:
‘As a biologist I am passionate to find ways to make our science more accessible, to help people understand what we do and why we do it…It was amazing to see how the project took real data from the lab and turned it into a multidimensional experience which allows people to get more closely acquainted with our DNA, what it does and how it looks, making it almost palpable.’
With this Chromos EP Max Cooper keeps expanding his unique artistic approach by interpreting scientific ideas into visual-audio art.
More releases by this artist
News for Chromos EP
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20 April 2017
Xlr8r announce Max Cooper's 'Chromos EP'
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15 May 2017
Le Soir on Max Cooper's "5 star" performance at Les Nuits Botanique
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01 June 2017
Max Cooper talks science and art with FormFiftyFive
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04 July 2017
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17 July 2017
EOS interview Max Cooper
Media for Chromos EP
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16 May 2017
Kaltblut video premiere: Max Cooper - 'Organa'
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22 May 2017
Soundwall Podcast #362: Max Cooper
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23 May 2017
RA feature the video for Max Cooper's 'Chromos'
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26 May 2017
Ransom Note premiere the video for Coils Of Living Synthesis by Max Cooper
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06 June 2017
Tsugi feature the videos for Max Cooper's Chromos EP
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14 June 2017
Listen back to The Naked Scientists podcast with Max Cooper