Untold story of the drone

"'Untold Story of the Drone' is my reimagined sound of Yoshi Wada’s piece Earth Horns with Electric Drone. The original sound was recorded at the Minimalism exhibition at the Bourse du Commerce, Paris in December 2025

"My piece is built entirely using granular synthesis. This means that every sound, rhythm, and musical phrase you hear is derived exclusively from micro-samples of the original recording. These micro-samples are brought to life through my modular synthesizer setup.

"I was deeply impressed by the original piece. A long, introspective drone that invites deep listening, through which a wide range of emotions can flow.

"Quite quickly, I chose not to compose over the piece, but to compose with it; treating it as an instrument and rearticulating it to arrive at Untold Story of the Drone. The storytelling unfolds through shifting atmospheres of chaos, short and striking phrases, and a structure built on evolving ambiences. One moment of near silence connects the noise and chaos sections, creating space for listening, imagination, and introspection, and inviting each of us into our own untold story.

"I have great respect for the original piece and for the constraint of reimagining it. No additional instruments are used. The original piece, left intact, quickly reappears to support the whole as a foundation. It also allows me to return to this kind of no-sound state, carried by voices from the Paris audience, reinterpreted as glitches, before giving way to the final chaos.

"There is also experimentation with stereo space through the use of tape cassette delay, along with other automated stereo effects and reverb swaps.

"This was an incredible experience. I am very honored to have been able to compose using this sound, thanks to Cities and Memory. I hope it will invite the listener into a deep and introspective listening experience."

Yoshi Wada's Earth Horns with Electric Drone reimagined by Yimèr.

Thank you: Aemi, Sarah, Anaïs, Dimitri, Stuart. | Yimèr