Renowned as the Godfather of Electronica, Roger Doyle has released his latest album, Homemade Ivory Dreams, now available on vinyl through AllChival. The album, recorded between 2011 and 2017, is a mesmerising journey through Doyle’s signature blend of intricate soundscapes and emotional resonance.
Tracklist:
- CBG1
- Skunk Hours in the Demon Mist
- Enniode
- Growing Up In Formaldehyde
- Rodusher
- Debusher
- Homemade Ivory Dreams
- The Long Lake
- No Lone Man
- The Nenuphar of Nina
Roger Doyle on Homemade Ivory Dreams
Reflecting on the album’s title and creative process, Doyle shares:
“The title is a description of what I do — making music in the home studio on a keyboard (real and virtual), reflecting some kind of dream world. Initially, I had read in a book the phrase Homemade Pipe Dreams, which I changed to Homemade Ivory Dreams — referencing ivory that often describes a piano keyboard.”
A Sonic Tapestry of Emotion and Intellect
Homemade Ivory Dreams carries the vivid, often hallucinogenic intensity typical of Doyle’s work. The album’s structure and detail, rhythmic propulsion, tonal variation, and textural intricacy highlight his meticulous craftsmanship. Each piece brims with emotional energy and intellectual depth, weaving together personal reflections and sophisticated sonic experiments.
It’s as if Debussy had collaborated with the dance-music duo Orbital — a seamless fusion of classical sensitivity and electronic innovation.
Release Information
Homemade Ivory Dreams is out now on vinyl via AllChival.
Release Date: February 24, 2025