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My mother's passing has greatly affected me in ways that is difficult to explain simply in words. It was a pivotal moment in my life. To see her health decline month after month throughout the years should've prepared me for what was to come. But honestly nothing can truly prepare you for something like that. I was very lucky to be able to have her on film for my experimental short film Mother's Milk which was done right before her health seriously got worse.
Now I have this album, inspired by my first true loss in life, that has served me both as cathartic and life saving. I haven't recorded anything new since late 2015 and honestly, I wasn't planning to for a while. But I had to make this record and I made it for me. I needed to try to make sense of what just happened and I did it with the best intentions.
This is a concept album made up of experimental spoken word pieces along with some actual songs. There are also some electronic instrumental tracks thrown in for good measure. There's a futuristic otherworldly sound to some of the tracks which I hope to fully encompass the notion that I believe about death which is that it's another phase of our existence. I believe we are a source of energy, which I guess we call the soul, that's trapped inside of our bodies and when we die, that energy is set free. Where to exactly? Well, that's the mystery. When I found my mother in the early morning hours already expired, she had this expression of wonder on her face. I will carry that with me for the rest of my life. I would love to know what she saw exactly.
I named this recording project Involution because I believe it fits the overall theme the material carries and the arrangements that are on most of the tracks could be best described as minimalism.

MDC


Dedication to my mother:

I can't believe you're no longer here with me.
I miss you.
I sincerely do.
My heart is broken.

I can't explain where I've been when you were around, much less so where I'll be now that you're gone.
But I'm beginning to understand, at least, where you've been. You have been a strong woman and I applaud you.

And thank you, for always showing your unconditional love and support that a mother should always give to her children.

I love you.

Martin Del Carpio

Praise for Involution:

"This a unique artistic expression of dealing with grief and the soul searching questions that experience raises. It’s a difficult and emotive subject handled with great sensitivity and emotional honesty, much to his credit. He has developed a musical oeuvre that is very individual, and the eclectic nature of the music is held together cohesively by the central theme of the album. It’s essentially a work of art that will move anyone who hears it and challenges the listener as all good art should do." - TheFaulknerReview

"This release has a unique experimental twist, blurring the lines between glitchy electronic experiments and haunting alt/pop vibes. The record features 10 songs, which are really well produced. The aesthetics of the album are great, but there’s something about it that really transcends the quality of the sound itself. The songwriting is daring and intuitive, and M. Del Carpio’s voice is silky and energetic at the same time. The vocal tone fits perfectly within the mix." - TheBandCampDiaries

"Involution is an experimentally creative collection of tracks composed by Martin Del Carpio during a time of extreme human sadness and loss. It’s a conceptual project with a definitive series of threads throughout, but even with that – each piece is unique and unpredictable in its own way." - Stereo Stickman

"Truly unique stuff from experimental artist Martin Del Carpio…not all that often that you run into a record that expands through this much terrain, both in sound and depth of the content within. If you read through the write-up on the Involution album, you’ll discover that the music upon it was developed as a form of catharsis after the passing of Martin’s mother, which he describes as his ‘first true loss in life.’ There’s really no mistaking that for anything else other than tragic…you can feel the weight of that emotion in that statement and understand just how much this moment in time has affected him. Like many of you out there, Martin turned to music in his ultimate time of need and immersed himself in the creative process to help deal with the intense situations of the ‘real life’ surrounding him; and also like many of you have experienced, quite often some of our best art is born out of tragedy & turmoil. Bottom line is, he’s found a way to both honor the memory of his mother with an album dedicated to her and a way forward…there’s never complete closure when it comes to this particular scenario, but music & art have the soul soothing ability to make it possible to carry on through the most difficult times. Within an instrumental & spoken-word framework, Involution takes you on an emotional trip." - SleepingBagStudios

"In his latest ten-track album ‘Involution’, the highly gifted and majestic Martin Del Carpio showcases to us just why he is the name to talk about with beautiful dynamics, ear-pleasing tones and atmospheres that will keep with you for weeks to come. With this terrific album released, we are sure to hear more great things from this exciting and simply magical artist known as, Martin Del Carpio. This one is for the playlists." - SOUNDOFNOW

"A collection of ten tracks that delve into the heart of human emotion, ‘Involution’ is an organic release that bends and more wherever it sees fit. There is no linear vision or pre-planned destination, making it a sprawling, wonderfully natural release that you can truly lose yourself in. It’s a delicate balance that serves to wonderfully honour the memory of his mother, while also hinting at a path forward, combining smooth spiritual sounds with emotional lyrics to perfect its presentation." - Broken 8 Records