RedazioneThe Woven Project’s Let Beautiful In: Rewoven is a mesmerizing journey through downtempo soundscapes, glitchy textures, and house-infused rhythms. Celebrating one year since its Bandcamp-exclusive release, this reimagined collection now reaches a wider audience, marking a significant step forward for a band that has continually evolved while remaining rooted in its lo-fi origins.
From the opening moments of 44 (The Foll Remix), listeners are drawn into a soundscape where delicate glitches dance around chilled beats, broken piano refrains, and ethereal vocals. Foll masterfully crafts subtle rhythmic shifts using discarded voice samples, creating a sense of fragility and introspection that underpins the entire track. The bassline hums beneath the surface, steady and unobtrusive, anchoring the more playful elements of the mix while the synth textures swirl like distant echoes.
Victimless Crime (Club of Rome Remix) shifts the atmosphere into darker territory, embracing a brooding film-noir Americana aesthetic. The rhythmic pulse is slow and deliberate, evoking a sense of suspense as layers of reverb-soaked guitar lines drift above a sparse electronic beat. The bassline here is more pronounced, adding weight and tension, while the synth work remains understated, allowing the track’s haunting ambiance to take center stage.
In contrast, Let Beautiful In (Dave Martin Remix) propels listeners onto the dancefloor with its chilled tech-trance energy. The rhythm takes on a steady four-on-the-floor pulse, driving the track forward with hypnotic precision. The bassline is deep and resonant, complementing airy synth pads that wash over the listener in waves. Martin’s interpretation respects the original’s emotional core while infusing it with a club-ready energy that feels expansive and uplifting.
Victimless Crime (Neeb Remix) offers a jazz-infused reworking that stands out for its intricate rhythmic patterns and improvisational flair. The percussion is more fluid here, with brushes and cymbals creating a sense of movement that contrasts beautifully with the steady bassline. The synth elements are delicate, weaving in and out of the mix, while the violin lines soar above the rhythmic foundation, adding a touch of melancholy that feels quintessentially Woven.
Winds (Foll Remix) closes the collection with a stunning blend of electronica and folk influences. The rhythm is gentle and organic, driven by soft percussion and a subtle bassline that feels more like a heartbeat than a groove. The synth textures shimmer in the background, while Jasmine Weatherill’s vocals float effortlessly over the mix, adding an ethereal quality that perfectly encapsulates the band’s evolution.
What makes Let Beautiful In: Rewoven so captivating is its ability to explore new sonic territories while preserving the emotional resonance of the original tracks. Each remix feels like a conversation between past and present, where the band’s lo-fi folk roots meet the boundless possibilities of electronic production. The result is a collection that feels both intimate and expansive, a testament to The Woven Project’s willingness to push boundaries without losing sight of their core identity.
This album is more than just a remix project—it’s a celebration of collaboration and creative freedom. The decision to invite friends and fellow musicians to reinterpret these tracks has paid off beautifully, creating a tapestry of sound that feels fresh and cohesive. As The Woven Project hints at future remixes, we can only hope that this is just the beginning of their electronic exploration.
Let Beautiful In: Rewoven is a high-quality release that we are proud to feature on our webzine. It stands as a shining example of what can happen when artists embrace change while staying true to their essence. The Woven Project’s journey is one worth following, and this album is a testament to their artistry and vision.
