Finnish electronic music producer and composer Breathing Statue returns with his latest single, ‘Calm Your Mind’, a captivating liquid drum & bass release that further establishes the project’s distinctive approach to immersive electronic music.
The creative outlet of musician Ilari Halonen, Breathing Statue occupies a unique space between cinematic composition, bass music experimentation, and atmospheric electronica. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of artists including Kraftwerk, Röyksopp, Virtual Riot, London Elektricity, Au5, and Shpongle, alongside the sweeping orchestral influence of film and video game scores, Halonen has developed a sound that balances emotional depth with intricate sound design.
At the heart of Breathing Statue lies a fascination with contrast. Melodic ambience collides with powerful rhythmic structures, while introspective moments are elevated by dynamic electronic production. This duality is reflected in the project’s name itself, inspired by a personal memory of Halonen’s father asleep in a chair, appearing almost like a “breathing statue”, a moment that encapsulated themes of humanity, stillness, memory, and perception that continue to shape the project’s creative vision.
With ‘Calm Your Mind’, Breathing Statue ventures into new territory by integrating ASMR elements within a drum & bass framework. The track emerged from Halonen’s desire to explore the intersection between sensory relaxation and high-energy electronic music, leading to a collaboration with ASMR creator Prim ASMR, whose vocal contributions form a central component of the release.
The collaboration ultimately produced two distinct interpretations of the concept: a heavier dubstep version and the liquid drum & bass incarnation released as ‘Calm Your Mind’. The latter showcases Breathing Statue’s ability to merge atmospheric textures, fluid percussion, and immersive vocal elements into a cohesive listening experience that feels both innovative and immediately accessible.
While rooted in contemporary bass music and EDM culture, Breathing Statue continues to push beyond genre conventions. Through a combination of cinematic storytelling, breakbeat-inspired movement, and meticulous production techniques, ‘Calm Your Mind’ demonstrates an artist committed to expanding the emotional and creative possibilities of electronic music.
As electronic audiences increasingly embrace music that blurs the lines between escapism, introspection, and sonic experimentation, Breathing Statue stands as a compelling emerging voice within the space. With ‘Calm Your Mind’, Ilari Halonen delivers a release that is as technically accomplished as it is emotionally resonant, offering a fresh perspective on modern drum & bass while continuing to refine the project’s singular artistic identity.