In its apparent bare simplicity, “Fade, Remain” is ILUITEQ's most uncompromising and intimate album to date. Delving into the universal human condition of experiencing a loss and coping with a new phase of life, ILUITEQ have released a new collaborative album, co-written with renowned Italian producer and musician ERALDO BERNOCCHI. The album juxtaposes the condition of “fading”, meant as leaving or departing, with the notion of “remaining”, either physically or spiritually. The existentialist theme of the album is gradually unraveled through the tracks, depicting a somber and sometimes mournful atmosphere.
With “Fade, Remain”, ILUITEQ return to the more ambient-drone sound which characterized their first works, relying almost entirely on analog synths and outboard gear for the production and mixing. Additional parts of guitar and piano were later added, while the field recordings mixed in the tracks were recorded in Bosco della Panfilia (Terre Del Reno, Italy). Rafael Anton Irisarri provided an extra level of depth to the tracks, thanks to his proven experience and craftsmanship as a mastering engineer, perfectly sculpting the bass frequencies and adding extra airiness to the album at his Black Knoll Studio.
