MALLETS & TUNED PERCSEQUENCED & ARPEGGIATED
Shimmerveil
Sequenced glockenspiel, vibraphone, celesta and dulcitone
A radiant interplay of sequenced rhythms and resonant tones, Shimmerveil weaves a dreamy sonic haze of crystalline overtones and warm, textured harmonics.
Audio demos
About the instrument
Glockenspiel. Vibraphone. Celesta. Dulcitone.
Four instruments that sound like childhood but aren't toys.
Sequenced into patterns that feel like systems.
The hammers hit metal. The metal remembers.
Warm where it should be cold.
Imperfect where it could be pristine.
Repetition as meditation not monotony.
The sequencing keeps the character of each instrument intact while encouraging them to interact freely. Patterns emerge naturally, evolving with subtle changes that reward careful listening without feeling forced. Being with Shimmerveil is more like exploring an evolving sonic landscape than hearing a fixed piece of music.
Shimmerveil is a world of sound that evolves quietly. Time feels fluid as textures and layers take the spotlight, inviting quiet observation. You explore, you notice, you discover. Over time, the smallest details begin to shine through—harmonies settle, timbres glow, and subtle textures stand out.
