Deeply Divided

Biography

Deeply Divided is the latest instrumental release by Marshfield, Wisconsin-based musician and producer Ryan Summers. This release blends his musical first love, the piano, with an arsenal of modern synthesizers. Simple melodies are lifted up by bubbling piano crescendos which then disappear into haunting ambience. Written during the 2020 pandemic chaos, these split compositional pieces metaphorically serve as a reflection of the divided reality we now face.

Musical Influences: Aphex Twin, Loscil, Stars of the Lid, Grouper, Tim Hecker, William Basinski, Wolfgang Voigt;

Recommended if you like: Nils Frahm, Bing & Ruth, A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Philip Glass, La Monte Young;

Suggested tracks:

Transmutation (track 3), Relentless (track 1), Glimmer to Gleam (track 5)

Press

“Rich in Jazzy and eclectic composition, the music of Ryan Summers is both progressive and rich in classical styling.” — Indie Pulse Music

"Summers’ record feels like an alchemical mix of warped electronics and surreal ambiance that delivers a complex, subtle kick." — Aupium

“No, it’s not really progressive rock, but it is progressive music. It’s also very cool.” — Music Street Journal

"You can feel the metaphor of Ryan's heart in every song. I think it goes beyond music. It's like seeing a blissful flower in the valley. The piano is blooming like that. Favorite track: Unplanned Escape." - takeshihayashi2 (Bandcamp supporter)