Cortical Tectonics

Cortical Tectonics is the third full length release from the Georgia based instrumental tech-metal trio Canvas Solaris. The band has shown tremendous growth since their beginnings in 1999, evolving out of the death metal/mathcore scene. Dropping their vocalist along the way the band decided to emphasize intricate arrangements, creating compositions that only the most adept musicians could play. Canvas Solaris' music resonated equally with fans of technical metal co-horts Spiral Architect and Cynic as well as bands like Don Caballero and Dillinger Escape Plan. Cortical Tectonics demonstrates continued growth from three musicians who are not content to retread old ideas. Now drawing inspiration from progressive Gods like King Crimson, Voivod and Mr. Bungle, they have added more textural elements, with keyboards and acoustic instruments playing a more prominent role in the music. The music now has a more expansive sound but still retaining their trademark technical elements. Tracks like the 17 minute epic "Reticular Consciousness" is an example of how the Canvas Solaris sound has evolved. It's a composition that draws on space and quiet interludes making the transitions to hyper-technical passages all the more effective.