Alan Abrahams has been in motion his whole life?growing up in South Africa, coming of age in London, decamping to Lisbon, and finally settling in Berlin?and his deeply syncopated brand of electronic dance music has evolved with every step of the journey. As Bodycode, Abrahams harnesses his desire to “unlock the psyche via the body,” layering martial tech-funk with gorgeous wisps of melody, heady effects, and a liberal wash of otherworldly vocal samples. Somewhere between the beats for the body and melody for the soul, Abrahams believes, lies the Bodycode.
While living in London, Abrahams began recording as Portable, an experimental, atmospheric techno project with a strong African-percussion influence. Abrahams founded the Sud Electronic label with his partner Lerato and launched a string of releases on Background and ~scape records. Upon moving to Lisbon, Abrahams conceived of Bodycode, a more dancefloor-centric project that would shift the focus from the Portable’s headier textures to a more body-moving aesthetic. Abrahams
wanted to combine his love of science-fiction with a naturalistic approach towards sound and rhythm. “Many times I would spend a night camping with my laptop...
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