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A Study In Vapors 4:000:00/4:00
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Accretion Disk Etude 3:570:00/3:57
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Hyperborealis 3:340:00/3:34
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Nebulous Cosmid 3:430:00/3:43
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0:00/3:51
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0:00/3:42
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Aphelion Isomer 2:460:00/2:46
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Chronal Anomaly 3:090:00/3:09
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The Plasma Chasm 2:460:00/2:46
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Redshift Reticulum 2:500:00/2:50
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Dance of the Lumen 4:020:00/4:02
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Consensus Sequence 3:230:00/3:23
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0:00/3:24
Bluetech - Petite Constellations (DiN96)
Evan Bartholomew, known professionally as Bluetech, is a widely respected figure in the electronic music world. His work spans a broad spectrum, from deeply atmospheric ambient and downtempo to progressive, groove-oriented dance music. Bluetech's sound is characterised by rich emotional texture, intricate sound design, and a unique atmospheric quality that blends organic elements with cutting-edge digital production techniques.
This new album is his second excursion on the DiN label, having previously released ‘Liquid Geometries’ (DiN57) in 2018. ‘Petite Constellations’ sees Evan sonically exploring in a whole new direction. As the word ‘petite’ implies, the thirteen tracks on this album are musical miniatures, in a way reminiscent of the concise form of some of Erik Satie’s famous piano works. The album was conceived as a subtle homage to Mort Garson, specifically his album ‘Mother Earth’s Plantasia’. It is a series of vignettes, both cosmic and microscopic in scale. It is unabashedly melodic, with contrapuntal analogue synth lines that weave and intertwine around each other. Subscribing to the concept of ‘as above so below’, whereby the microscopic world mirrors the realms of the macrocosm, there is so much detail in these compositions that will slowly unfurl their beauty over multiple plays.
This album is a collaboration between the DiN label, who will be releasing the album on limited edition Digipak CD, and Behind The Sky, who are producing it on vinyl. Both editions are beautifully produced and feature the same artwork.
This album was conceived as a subtle homage to Mort Garson, specifically 'Plantasia'. It is a series of vignettes, both cosmic and microscopic in scale. I challenged myself to not be afraid to be unabashedly melodic, to slow down and listen for the inner melodies.
I moved in large gestures and miniature details, as above so below.
Special thanks to: lan Boddy for believing in me and commissioning this project; Maggie Houtz for being the best friend I could ever hope for; Tyler Smiderle for being my ride or die; Collin Seaton for keeping the lights on and constant support; Lisa Bella Donna for being a constant inspiration and a light in the darkness; Marco and Sarah Jimenez, Nick Zuclich, Whitney Hartman, Tyler Hovestadt, and last but not least, all the fans and supporters who have been so patient.
All music composed, recorded and produced by Evan Bartholomew.
Mastered by Shawn Hatfield @ audibleoddities.com February 2026.
'Dance of the Lumen' co-produced by Jamie Watts: kilowattsmusic.com.
Track titles by Viadu Barbos.
Track order sequence by Maggie Houtz.
• Instrumentation - Hardware:
Arturia Polybrute 12, Korg ARP Odyssey, Buchla Music Easel, TipTop Buchla 200t Series Modular, GS Music e7, Erica Synths Syntrx II,
Meris Mercury X
• Instrumentation - Software:
Bitwig Studio, VCV Rack (Instruo & Synthesizers.com Modules), Softube Modular / Model Series / Plugins, UAD Plugins, Pulsar Audio Plugins, Spitfire Audio BBC Radiophonic Workshop,
Force MAP & TVS Pro
Track listing:
01 A Study in Vapors 04:01
02 Accretion Disk Etude 03:57
03 Hyperborealis 03:34
04 Nebulous Cosmid 03:44
05 Dimensionless Ascendant 03:52
06 On the Cusp of Dissolution 03:43
07 Aphelion Isomer 02:47
08 Chronal Anomaly 03:09
09 The Plasma Chasm 02:46
10 Redshift Reticulum 02:51
11 Dance of the Lumen 04:02
12 Consensus Sequence 03:24
13 Dipoles in Retrograde 03:24
Total Time: 45:42