Covalent Pivots

Covalent Pivots
  1. 1.
    Covalent Pivot 01
    110 ↔︎ 132 BPM
  2. 2.
    Covalent Pivot 02
    112 ↔︎ 140 BPM
  3. 3.
    Covalent Pivot 03
    120 ↔︎ 144 BPM
  4. 4.
    Covalent Pivot 04
    125 ↔︎ 150 BPM
  5. 5.
    Covalent Pivot 05
    126 ↔︎ 140 BPM
  6. 6.
    Covalent Pivot 06
    128 ↔︎ 144 BPM
  7. 7.
    Covalent Pivot 07
    138 ↔︎ 161 BPM
  8. 8.
    Covalent Pivot 08
    140 ↔︎ 160 BPM
  9. 9.
    Covalent Pivot 09
    140 ↔︎ 160 BPM
  10. 10.
    Covalent Pivot 10
    145 ↔︎ 174 BPM

Ten mind-bending pivot tracks, each unlocking a different set of tempo relationships. Featuring a wide range of textures, from rave sirens to microtonal mysteries, every track invites radical BPM transitions and bold shifts of energy. Whether layered into your favourite selections or played as solo transitions, these pivots redefine the perception of time on the dancefloor.

Produced by Nicolas Bougaïeff
Artwork by Ben Slater
Published by Mute Song

Tracks

Covalent Pivot 01

110↔︎132 BPM(5:6)
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Microtonal
Melody

Delicate microtonal synth plucks mark the pivot pulses, while mesmerising delays create a shimmering background.

Covalent Pivot 02

112↔︎140 BPM(4:5)
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Dramatic
Pointillistic

Clear and assertive staccato pulses shine between growling feedback swells and atonal runs. Precise and atmospheric. 

Covalent Pivot 03

120↔︎144 BPM(5:6)
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Microtonal
Pointillistic
Modern
Chords

Plaintive microtonal chords alternate in a pointillistic, steady march of pulsations. Melancholic futurism.

Covalent Pivot 04

125↔︎150 BPM(5:6)
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Atonal
Playful

Mischievous FM percussions trade barbs in quick succession, conjuring a subversively playful mood. 

Covalent Pivot 05

126↔︎140 BPM(9:10)
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Alarm
Driving
Noisy

Classic minimal sirens are cast into a new role as pivot pulses. Avant-garde reframing of a time-tested favourite.

Covalent Pivot 06

128↔︎144 BPM(8:9)
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Pointillistic
Modern
Tuplets

Triplets of triplets flow seamlessly in the turnaround of this precision-engineered pivot. A truly unique experience.

Covalent Pivot 07

138↔︎161 BPM(6:7)
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Chords
Immersive

Pairs of chords in just intonation gently alternate and provide an attention-grabbing element within a dreamy atmosphere.

Covalent Pivot 08

140↔︎160 BPM(7:8)
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Atonal
Dramatic
Tuplets

Multi-layered and highly rewarding, this pivot track is distinguished by an atonal septulet turnaround and suggests unearthly transitions. 

Covalent Pivot 09

140↔︎160 BPM(7:8)
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Atonal
Percussive

Bold and affirmative, rich in spectrum and phrasing, this pivot is particularly versatile as it eschews melody and harmony.

Covalent Pivot 10

145↔︎174 BPM(5:6)
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Driving
Atonal

Slowly oscillating minimalistic modulations are contrasted by short, delicate, chunky stabs. Positively effective.