Each Measure Feature: Carlos Dengler

FEATURE

Born in Queens, New York, Carlos Dengler is a visionary composer and multi-instrumentalist who has traveled a musical path as diverse as it is deep. Dengler’s nearly 20-year career has been an exploration of pushing the boundaries of artistic possibilities. However, music is not the only creative outlet Dengler has explored; he has had successful experiences with theater performances, as a DJ, and in film composition. Emerging back onto the music scene in 2022 after a long hiatus, Dengler has quickly made his presence known with a string of enchanting releases that borrow the signature Dengler sound—an atmospheric soundbed shimmering with an emotional depth that resonates with the soul. Dengler’s spiritual influences include the work of Arvo Pärt and Henryk Gorecki, two composers whose arrangements have been said to blur the lines between the earthly and the metaphysical, a place where Dengler’s sound thrives. With a relentless commitment to sonics and a tireless creative spirit, Carlos Dengler is one artist to keep an eye on.

Dive into “The After,” Carlos Dengler’s latest has finally arrived. This body of work is reminiscent of the New York City sound. Each tune immerses listeners in a cloud of grace and elation, with a diverse arrangement of instrumental shades and hues pervading the entire album. From the enigmatic album opener, where rhythmic pulses can be heard, "Extremophile,” to the tapestry of the otherworldly aquatint layers of animal sounds and mystical sounds. “The After” is an ethereal sound experience you will not want to miss. Spiritual growth surrounds Carlos Dengler’s record, sending fans on a reflection expedition that leaves the difference between the frivolous and sacred almost imperceptibly alike.

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