Dr. Sounds is the alias for musician and producer Alexander Forselius, an artist who’s making a name for himself in the ambient electronic world. Born in Romania during the early 90s, he spent a significant part of his childhood in an orphanage, an experience that left a lasting mark on his identity and approach to music.
As the son of a drummer in the legendary rock band Tom Trick, music courses through Forselius’s veins. His sonic signature is a fusion of ambient and electronic elements, drawing influence from visionary artists like Darude, Brian Eno, and Carbon Based Lifeforms.
With his latest release, “Aquaflow,” Dr. Sounds invites listeners on a unique and spiritual journey with an exploration of the flow of bathing. This ambient piece is a reimagined version of his previous track, “Aquaholium,” enhanced with deeper reverb textures and the inclusion of nature and water samples.
From the very beginning, “Aquaflow” immerses the listener in a sensory experience reminiscent of being enveloped in a soothing aquatic embrace. The composition opens with the gentle splashing sounds of water, a tranquil prelude to the voyage that awaits.
Warm and ethereal synth textures weave an intricate tapestry, conjuring a soporific ambiance that slips the listener into a meditative reverie. These synths move playfully, like graceful swimmers navigating an aquatic realm, their movements accented by the fluidity of reverb that surrounds them.
The song uses the ever-present sounds of water to guide the listener through this ethereal experience, evoking a profound sense of weightlessness as one glides through liquid realms. The listener is transported to a tranquil oasis where the boundaries between the self and the aquatic environment blur, allowing for reflection and contemplation.
We caught up with Dr. Sounds to find out more about his inspirations, who he’s been listening to recently and his new single “Aquaflow.” Check out our interview with Dr. Sounds below.
Hey Dr. Sounds, how’s things?
Very busy with work
What’s your earliest memory of making music?
I worked with Markoolio eJay Special Edition
Which artists do you draw most inspiration from today?
Brian Eno, Darude, Biosphere
How else do you find inspiration for your music?
From background music of science television shows
What do you love about your local music scene?
It is diverse
What would you say is the perfect setting for listeners to enjoy your sound?
Chill evening
How has your own style and sound evolved since you started out?
I learn more and more about tooling
Who would be your dream artist to collaborate with?
Carbon Based Lifeforms
How did you find making your new single “Aquaflow”?
It’s actually a remix of my older track ‘Aquaholium’ with deeper reverb and added nature and water sound
What message did you want to get across with this release?
To feel the cosmic energy of swimming
What artist have you been listening to most recently?
Aphex Twin
What’s the main thing you want people to get out of listening to your music?
To be relaxed
What’s been your favourite live performance so far?
TBC
Do you have any advice for a new artist wanting to follow your footsteps?
To follow their passion
Listen to Aquaflow below
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