San Francisco-based collective Pluribus continues their exploration of improvisation and sound manipulation with Ingenuus 013, a piece that balances structured electronic elements with spontaneous performance.
The track begins with a looping synth motif and a crunchy, rhythmically irregular drum pattern, immediately establishing a non-linear pulse. As it unfolds, marimba tones cut through the atmosphere, giving a percussive clarity to the otherwise abstract texture. The piece gradually builds a mysterious mood, with ambient layers, subtle textures, and experimental noise adding unpredictability to the mix.
The approach is clearly rooted in live experimentation, combining altered scales, improvised electronics, and textural sound design. There’s no clear verse-chorus structure here—Ingenuus 013 operates more like a living system, constantly shifting in response to its own internal logic.
The credits reflect a collaborative effort: Suzanne Rose and Lydia Harari contribute voice and sound manipulation; Kevin Seal handles keyboards; JC Mendizabal oversees mixing, composition, and what’s credited as “deconstruction.” This final role seems fitting, as the piece feels built and unbuilt simultaneously, inviting close listening to the interplay between organic and digital.
