If there’s one thing a music listener can’t do, it’s fault uniqueness. When an artist has pushed the boundaries, and stepped over every preconception about any style of music, they have created something truly special. It’s great to stumble on bands like Organikarmonic, who have created an EP unlike any other I’ve heard before.
The music is minimal, only a few instruments that include mainly violin, piano and didgeridoo. These three work together just as well as any full piece orchestra, the piano providing the backbone, the violin with it’s beautiful scratchy melodies, and the droning (and quite often beat providing on this EP) bass mixed in wonderfully. The vocals are incredibly clean throughout; them kind of vocals you can just float upon. The range of techniques used is also impressive (beat-boxing, scat singing and glottal stops all present.
It’s hard to pick out a stand alone track on this EP. Each one has its own personality, from the heavy and melodic Train, to the Latin inspired Salamamba. Every song takes you through a journey, and you find yourself closing your eyes to enjoy the serenity created through the songs. Spiderweb is a wonderful song, slowly layering itself into a passionate and melodic slow dance. They have managed to create an amazing atmosphere with only a few instruments which I think is a credit to their talent.
From my previous experiences of folk influenced music, the difference between recorded and live performance is a big shift. I can only imagine that Organikarmonic would be fantastic to see live. To hear this mixture of diverse and brilliantly played instruments, along with beautiful vocals is simply breathtaking. It’s great to be reminded that underground music can still create unique sounds that stand out from everything else; thanks Organikarmonic for reminding us.
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