SIHR

Released in 2024 through the experimental Belgian label Sub Rosa, SIHR is a collaborative project featuring Frédéric D. Oberland, Grégory Dargent, Tony Elieh, and Wassim Halal. The album emerges from a cross-cultural intersection of avant-garde composition, where the contributors—each deeply rooted in experimental, electronic, and traditional Middle Eastern soundscapes—sought to create a sonic tapestry that transcends geographical and generic boundaries. It represents a synthesis of contemporary drone, chamber music, and rhythmic improvisation, grounded in the label's long-standing reputation for challenging, non-commercial sonic exploration.

The design of the release reflects the minimalist and conceptual aesthetic characteristic of Sub Rosa's catalog. By focusing on atmospheric resonance and precise instrumental texture, the artists aimed to evoke a sense of ritualistic urgency and introspective space. Upon its release, the record was noted for its intricate production and the seamless blending of acoustic textures, such as the oud and percussion, with Oberland's signature textural guitar work, receiving positive critical attention within the global experimental music community for its dense, evocative narrative.