Mortal Prophets releases new record

Led by New York City’s John Beckmann, Mortal Prophets is a musical endeavour that consistently explores the fringes of modern avant-garde music. Collaborating with a diverse array of genre-breaking musicians, John Beckmann has been on a creative journey that glances into the heart of American music, reframing it in a wholly unique manner.

With talents like guitarist Parker Bryant and organ player Beckett Laurent by his side, Beckmann channels his extraordinary originality to craft music unlike anything else out there. Since starting out in 2022, Mortal Prophets has been making aworthwhile impact in the music scene. From the debut single “Stomp The Devil” featuring Gary Lucas to a series of successful singles, EPs and even a live album, Mortal Prophets has built an impressive catalogue of artistic work.

Now, following the release of the six-track EP Sleeping in My Bed, produced by William D. Lucey, Mortal Prophets brings us their latest release with the brand new record titled HANUSSEN The Enigmatic Clairvoyant : An Opera.

This album revolves around themes of labor and the human experience, drawing parallels with the enigmatic mystic Erik Jan Hanussen. Across eleven new tracks, Mortal Prophets delivers an incredible journey through avant-garde soundscape music that reframes classical stylings in a modern and experimental way.

From the flutter warble of synth tones on the “Prologue,” delicate orchestral tones flow through a dreamy scene to set up the journey of the album. “Act I” starts with atmospheric sonic textures that stretch out into a shimmering arrangement of minimal synths.

Dropping to a subdued soundscape on “Act II,” soft silky tones hover before subtly eerie elements swell in the finale to craft an immersive and slightly unnerving experience. The delicate plinks of piano of “Act III” cast an enchanting moment before slipping into a bright and intricate cascade of tumbling notes. Throughout the release, warm, liquid waves on pieces like “Act VI” give way to the spacey ambience and dark aesthetics of “Act VII” to create a work of art that provides suspense and constant twists and turns from start to finish.

Closing the record with “Epilogue,” the album final moments are brought to life by the playful staccato pips of piano and shifting instrumental timbres, resulting in a gripping finale full of ebb and flow. It’s a truly groundbreaking new release from a pioneering project that continues to create highly original, enjoyable and though-provoking music.

Listen to HANUSSEN The Enigmatic Clairvoyant : An Opera below