Land of Siesta 午睡島

by the FVL.

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ghosttropics Gorgeous stuff. Fitting somewhere between ECM jazz, fourth world experimentalism, and retro-futurist exotica, Land of Siesta makes me want to leave it all behind and spend my days swimming with dolphins and eating tropical fruits straight from the tree.

Big recommendation for fans of Total Blue, Jon Hassell, Arve Henriksen, and the kaleidescopic psychedelia of Spencer Clarke's many colourful side projects.

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1.	The Land 島 04:13	buy track
2.	The Frog 蛙 03:46	buy track
3.	The Hen 母雞 04:03	buy track
4.	The Eagle 鷹 02:59	buy track
5.	The Magpie 鵲 03:55	buy track
6.	The Millet 小米 03:53	buy track
7.	The Favorlang 法佛朗 03:26	buy track
8.	The Cave 洞穴 03:44	buy track
9.	The Siesta 眠 02:58	buy track
10.	The Visitor 訪問者 03:16	buy track

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the FVL. is a new experimental electronic project formed in 2024 by Hom Yu of Taiwanese psychedelic band Mong Tong and sound designer Chia-Yu. Their first album, Land of Siesta 午睡島, is folk-inspired sci-fi electronica that moves between tribal ambient, 4th world melodic atmospheres, and bass-driven psychedelia.

The project seeks to reconstruct the lost civilization of the indigenous Favorlang people to imagine an alternate history where ritual, memory, and digital space intertwine. The Favorlang language was recorded by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, but its culture and tongue have long since vanished.

Before the 20th century, as colonial expansion intensified, many colonizers traveling to Taiwan experienced a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including fatigue, drowsiness, loss of appetite, and depression. These conditions were collectively referred to as “tropical neurasthenia.” From the perspective of local Taiwanese voices, this album seeks to examine the cultural characteristics embedded in this phenomenon. Through its tracks, their debut album “Land of Siesta 午睡島” creates imagined sonic landscapes that further extend outward, linking Austronesian cultures with both the ancient and modern dimensions of Taiwan.

For fans of Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Jon Hassell, and Brian Eno. This album offers ten tracks with downtempo rhythms, ceremonial percussion, and experimental synths cutting-edge audio-visual technologies that unfold into a mythic, inward-looking landscape.

the FVL. are currently active in Taiwan’s live circuit, performing immersive live sets that emphasize rhythm, texture, and atmosphere. The project has plans to debut in New York City in 2026, with a broader US tour in development.

Available in physical as a limited edition pressing of 200 teal galaxy vinyl with obi strip and full-color die-cut sleeve. Ships from the US via PFR Records.

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released March 27, 2026

Production - Hom Yu
Production - Chia Yu
Artwork - Jian,Yu Ling
Artwork - Ku,Yu Ling
Mastering - Cyril Meysson
cyrilmeysson[dot]com

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Folk-inspired sci-fi electronica that moves between tribal ambient, 4th world melodic atmospheres, and bass-driven psychedelia. The project seeks to reconstruct the lost civilization of the indigenous Favorlang people through cutting-edge audio-visual technologies, creating a world where the virtual and the real intertwine. ... more

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