Fly Away With Me Original Mix by Cackris: A Minimal Techno Journey Worth Taking
If you’re into the hypnotic, stripped-down beats of minimal techno and techno, then Fly Away With Me Original Mix by Cackris is an album that sneaks up on you. Released in 2020 out of France under the Not On Label imprint, it’s a project crafted solely by Christophe Cathala—who handles both the music and production duties. The result? A raw yet refined sound that feels like wandering through an industrial dreamscape.
The title track, Fly Away With Me (Original Mix), instantly grabs your attention—not because it screams for it but because it lures you in quietly. It's got this pulsating bassline that hums beneath layers of delicate synths, almost as if the track itself is breathing. There’s no big drop or flashy moment here; instead, it builds tension so subtly that before you know it, you're fully immersed. I found myself zoning out to this one late at night, headphones on, thinking about nothing and everything all at once—a rare vibe only good electronic music can pull off.
Another standout is how the album plays with space and silence. Tracks don’t feel overcrowded, which makes every beat hit harder when it drops. You can tell Cathala knows his stuff—he doesn’t overproduce, letting each element sit exactly where it needs to be. It’s not trying too hard to impress anyone, and honestly, that’s what makes it impressive.
What sticks with me most isn’t just the technical skill behind the tracks—it’s how they make me feel untethered from reality. Like, who knew something so minimal could carry such weight? At times, it almost feels like the music is flying away with you rather than asking you to follow along.
Unexpectedly, listening to this album made me think about how much we crave simplicity these days. In a world full of noise—both literal and metaphorical—Cackris reminds us there’s beauty in restraint. Or maybe I’m just overthinking it while staring at my ceiling fan. Either way, worth a spin.
