Revered pianist and one half of atmospheric prog duo Iamthemorning, Gleb Kolyadinhas issued the first single from his new solo album, Mobula, due on 28th February 2025, via Kscope. The single is titled ‘Glimmer’ and introduces both new styles and folk elements from the composer, taking listeners on a journey through cosmic landscapes, shifting times of day, and deep space, where imagination transforms the ordinary.
‘Glimmer’ is brought to life by a mesmerising, handcrafted animation by Natalia Ryss. Known for her work with Max Cooper, Ryss’ video was crafted frame by frame over three months using different techniques like rotoscoping, and mirrors the track’s otherworldly charm while adding a visual depth to the ethereal quality of the music.
You can stream/download ‘Glimmer’ here and check out the video below.
Mobula marks Gleb Kolyadin’s first album fully conceived and produced in the UK, following his relocation two years ago under a Global Talent visa. The album, mixed and mastered by Vlad Avy, blends rich folk and ethnic influences with electronic rhythms. Central to Mobula’s vibrant sound is the contribution of percussionist Evan Carson, a notable figure on the folk scene, whose work on almost all the tracks is said to have “added an exuberance and dynamism to the rhythmic palette”.
Further adding to the album’s distinct character is the enchanting resonance of a 100-year-old Broadwood grand piano that was used throughout the recording process. Captured by engineers Marcel van Limbeek (Tori Amos) and Gianluca Capacchione (Max Meser), the piano brings a timeless, organic warmth to the compositions, contrasting beautifully with the album’s modern production techniques.
Drawing from Poloniumcubes – Kolyadin’s vast music diary of over 500 tracks – Mobula unfolds as a suite of 14 short stories, each one intended as a vibrant novella in sound. It’s a sci-fi-inspired odyssey that captures the spirit of grace and exploration, embodied by the album’s titular oceanic creature. From neoclassical elegance to pulsating electronic beats and folk textures, Mobula traverses genres and emotions, mirroring the movements of an imaginary planet and its ever-changing atmospheres.
Tracks featured are: ‘Parallax’, ‘Glimmer’, ‘Afterglow’, ‘Dawnlight’, ‘Radiant’, ‘Observer’, ‘Transient’, ‘Crystalline’, ‘Fractured’, ‘Tempest’, ‘Nebular’, ‘Shimmer’, ‘Starfall’ and ‘Gaia’.
The record will be available on both purple and black vinly editions and on CD and can be ordered here.
