Bonobo - Black Sands (2010)
Genres: Downtempo, Future Jazz
Black Sands is Bonobo's fourth album, and is believed to be his best work thus far, and I agree. Black Sands is a solid release that precisely exhibits Bonobo's growth as a musician. This is a record that allowed him to go deep into a far away distance of creativity; into a realm where emotion and deftness infused life into opuses and formations. With a knowledgeable use of live instruments (mostly played by Bonobo himself) and other digital trades, Black Sands comfortably holds the title as being, "the most contemporary record he has ever made."
Bonobo is no rookie when it comes to making indispensable music. His previous work laid down a pathway for the creation of the superb album Black Sands. As soon as the album opened, an exuberant emotion quickly engulfed me; and with tracks like 'Kiara', I soon recognized a difference in Bonobo's production. Euphoria briskly turned into an eagerness of what else was in store. Then there it was, the track that held my attention for ransom, 'Eyesdown'. The song features the beautiful vocalist Andreya Triana (who co-wrote songs with Bonobo for the album). Just when I thought things couldn't get any better, another Andreya Triana feature, 'Stay The Same' arose and gently placed me in the smoothest trance. Each song on the album compliments the next, turning Black Sands into a masterpiece that has the power to perfectly fit into anyone's music collection.
Video footage of Bonobo performing 'Stay The Same' feat. Andreya Triana with a live band at the Roundhouse, (5/29/10).
Black Sands is recommended to anyone that indulges in tranquil tunes, and doesn't mind a hint of Soul. The total package of this release was beautifully done. The cover art created by Oscar Bauer & Ewan Robertson alongside Pelle Crépin perfectly matches the tone of the album. This is an instance when it's safe to judge an album by it's cover. Ninja Tune has various formats of the album available for purchase on their website (click here). Support can also be given by seeing Bonobo perform live, and luckily, he's touring. Tour dates can be found through his website (click here), so be sure to see if he'll be performing in your area. Lastly, I've included two enjoyable songs to preview below. Cheers!
Bonobo - Kiara
Bonobo - Animals
2 comments:
such a great album! gosh. i honestly love it. i feel like they've seperated themselves from the pack on this album… and dare i say it, have started a new jazz movement.
I'd have to agree... Bonobo definitely helped start a new Jazz movement. There's other artists out there that are behind the movement as well... for example Cinematic Orchestra and many many more.
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