One of the elements of The Outlaw Ocean that struck me most were the feelings of loneliness and isolation. The notion of being left to the primal lawlessness of the sea — looking out and seeing a never-ending uniformity surrounding you — was captivating to me. I tried to capture the intensity, reflection, fear, desperation and isolation, as well as hope and triumph that Ian captures in his reporting. 

I wanted to use my music to help inform listeners and spread the message of The Outlaw Ocean. To accentuate some of the darker moods, I relied on minor chords and elements of distortion. At the same time, I used heavy drum breaks and soaring synthesizer leads to convey the determination of those at sea. I brought in various audio elements and textures to define my depiction of the overall atmosphere of the ocean.

Shimo