Artist: Kick Bong &
FMW
Title:
The Last Tree
Label:
Cosmicleaf
Released:
23rd April
This
E.P. is the result of a project between Frank Jousselin and Florent
Marcheix Merli, 30 years after they were in a rock band together.
The duo create a dark fusion that incorporates rock and electro, two
areas were they share a common music taste.
The
release commences with ‘Through Mist’ where post-rock guitar sits
above mellow tones and juxtaposes with darker synth breaks. Somewhat
harping back to the Goth sound of the 80’s which is clearly an
influence.
The
electro bassline is more pre-dominantly featured on ‘The Last Tree’
along with the rolling synth loops. However, the overall feel of 80’s
Goth influence within the piece remains the same as it’s
predecessor, although with more of a recognisable Kick Bong flavour.
There’s
a touch of the east with the strings sounds utilised on ‘Babylon’s
Garden’, nothing that overpowers the piece just a nod in that
direction. The main body of the piece comprises melodic bell like
tones with a darker bassline running underneath.
The
intro on ‘Immanence’ is dark and atmospheric before melodic
synths drift you towards piano then guitar. None of the tracks on the
E.P. have much pace to them but this one in particular is more
sedate. Leaning more towards chill out than rock in comparison.
Reviewed
by Woodzee
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