Seven pieces of expert creation, thoughtful in concept, and masterful in execution, this is the complete opposite of run-of-the-mill.
[Press Release] Unless you live deep, deep inside some sort of cave and have never ventured outside, it’s unlikely that you’ll be unexcited by the next offering from Touched Music. Quench (aka Don & Roel Funcken) lighten our lives once again with Greyhound EP, drawing on their vast experience (Cane, Funckarma, et al) to bring you a lovely little collection of tracks. Seven pieces of expert creation, thoughtful in concept, and masterful in execution, this is the complete opposite of run-of-the-mill.
Rhythms are strong, highs are crisp, and things which are distant sound like they are supposed to be. “Marta Cosmone” emerges from a muddy horizon and quickly flips into a clear and concise track. Attention has been given in equal amounts to all constituent parts and nothing has been left behind. The theme continues right until the end—all the songs here leave you hanging from one phrase to the next as they continuously evolve and transform to keep your attention. There’s an intermittent sense of urgency, most apparent in “Skavenger Orphan.” One has just about enough time to process what has happened until the next iteration of the phrase is in your face. Everything is topped off nicely by “Bowen Skylax” that manages to relax the listener after being on the edge of their seats for half an hour or so—no thanks to the penultimate “Biva Vlance” which steps it up a notch with more hectic drum programming. Even if you miss the 12″, limited to 200 copies, be sure to pick up a CD or digital version, with all proceeds going to HUG (Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds).
Greyhound is available on Touched Music at the end of August, 2019. For now, have a listen to “Skavenger Orphan” today!
