Proffer (Vinyl)

Proffer is a psychedelic fusion record that blends an eclectic array of musical influences. The album draws inspiration from the late German krautrock hero Manuel Göttsching; the French synth legends AIR; the American minimalist composer Terry Riley; and the works of classical composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Alexander Scriabin.

The album composed and produced by Gurisik features Lamorna Nightingale from Ensemble Offspring on alto and bass flute; Nick Meredith on drums and percussion; a 16-piece string section performed by Ian Cooper on violins and violas; Paul Ghica on Viola da Gamba and cellos; and Gurisik performing all the modular synth and keyboards on the record.

Proffer is a protest album challenging the prevailing norms in the music industry, which often reduces music to mere soundbites intended to accompany short-form content. It advocates for the recognition of music as a vehicle of escapism and self-exploration through active listening, rather than merely a backdrop for other media and activities.