Temp-Illusion - failsafe
‘failsafe’ is the new album by Iranian electronic duo, Temp-Illusion (Shahin Entezami and Behrang Najafi). Formed from a culmination of jam sessions and experiments that took place between 2020 and 2022, this work is an offering of contrasts and contradictions, similar to cracking a joke amidst a moment brimming with heft and urgency. "A fail-safe is a system or mechanism meticulously engineered to proactively mitigate potential accidents or malfunctions in case of unexpected failures. Its primary goal is to create a robust safety measure, capable of minimizing or completely eliminating adverse consequences or damages resulting from a system breakdown. In essence, a fail-safe mechanism functions as a dependable safeguard or backup plan. It is intentionally incorporated into a system's design to quickly and automatically transition to a secure state or carry out predetermined actions, thereby averting hazardous outcomes. Comedy can also be used as a failsafe strategy or coping mechanism to avert mental breakdowns. When confronted with intense stress, anxiety, or emotional turmoil, engaging in comedy serves as a form of emotional release and relief. Through its ability to offer a temporary respite from serious or difficult situations, comedy can be seen as a means of becoming imperceptible, allowing individuals to momentarily detach themselves from oppressive circumstances, question established truths, and engage in a more nuanced and open-ended understanding of reality." written, produced, mixed: Temp-Illusion finessed: Nima Aghiani artwork: GENG PTP
