Monochromie is the musical project of Wilson Trouvé. Visual artist, self-taught pianist and composer, he has been releasing music since 2012 under the moniker Monochromie or his real name. As Monochromie, his music goes through various genres such as ambient, post-rock, electronic, experimental and cinematic music.

Beyond Frontiers differs from his previous record on Fluttery Records (Stained Glass). The album is greatly influenced by modern classical music. The opening track Permafrost is longer than 12 minutes, yet it is mesmerizing with the piano, strings running over ambient soundscapes.

We have asked Thomas Mathie (Weareallghosts, Echoes and Dust, Headphonaught) to write the rest of the press release. Here are his words on the album:

“It is always a treat to hear new music from Wilson Trouvé aka Monochromie. His music is simply magical. I say “simply” from the point of view of someone utterly bedazzled by his approach to composition & “magical” from a place of awe as I try to comprehend the expression he weaves with strings & piano, electronics & synths.

His latest album, “Beyond Frontiers” could easily be the soundtrack to some bleeding-edge film, it is breathtakingly beautiful & utterly beguiling … it captures eager attention & rewards repeated listens … it is a body of work that you will come back to, time & again. I know I have.

Take “Solstice (Parts 1 & 2)” for example, it is delightfully long piece that morphs from an deeply atmospheric electronic piece to something more melodic & refined with the introduction of layered guitar. That transition is expertly crafted and shows the skill of Trouvé as a craftsman, someone who knows how to create more than sound, someone who knows how to capture emotion & distill beauty into something simply magical.”