Chris Korda
Apologize To The Future | Perlon (PERLON 126LP)

Prepare to embark on a thought-provoking and musically innovative journey with Chris Korda's "Apologize To The Future." This groundbreaking album is a lyrical and sonic exploration of the most pressing issues of our time, encompassing climate change, economic inequality, intergenerational injustice, anti-natalism, the singularity, and the specter of human extinction.

"Apologize to the Future" is a genre-blurring masterpiece, fusing elements of electro-rap with techno and jazz influences, all set against the backdrop of heartfelt, grief-stricken rhymes delivered by a robotic choir. At its core, the album conveys a powerful message—that future generations, if they exist, will hold us accountable for the environmental and societal challenges we've left in our wake.

Korda's incisive lyrics excoriate the selfishness and solipsism of the present generation while offering "militant existentialism" as an antidote to the era of "alternative facts." In an age of post-truth, Korda's work challenges us to confront reality, including the ongoing mass extinction and the potential rise of sentient machines, which, in Korda's view, might offer a more responsible stewardship of the planet.

Through complex polymeter, a signature technique in Korda's music, the album weaves together intricate rhythms and harmonies, creating a musical landscape as thought-provoking as its lyrical content. Korda's innovative approach to music composition, often likened to sculpting, involves the use of custom music composition software and virtual machines to generate music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

"Apologize to the Future" is not just an album; it's a call to action, a reflection on the challenges of our time, and a reminder of our responsibility to future generations. It challenges us to embrace non-procreation and limit our consumption to ensure a habitable planet for generations to come.

In a world filled with urgent questions, "Apologize To The Future" provides a unique and powerful soundtrack to inspire reflection, awareness, and change.