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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you're ready for something strange and wonderful you may well
find it here. Danish ensemble When Saints Go Machine have created
something quite extraordinary with their album 'Konkylie' (nothing
near the Minogue variety!) This has everything and more to do with
singer Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild's otherworldly voice, a true falsetto
(not unlike the redoubtable Mr Somerville's) which possesses the power
to communicate a wide variety of tonal shades and genuine emotion.
Beyond this the music is both complex and beautifully constructed.
The melodies and electronic arrangements have soul and intelligence.
Seductive rhythms; lush harmonies and a wealth of arresting detail.
Mr Vonsild's haunting voice would sound perfectly at home beneath
the high stone arches of a candlelit Gothic cathedral. There are
ancient forces at work in his wonderfully controlled vibrato; it
is a primal instrument carved from blocks of stone and ice. A marvel.
The opening and title track is a captivating invention; a strangely
moving hymn for godless times which brought some of Gentle Giant's
best seventies' work to mind. The simple tune circles round and round
in a cloud of warm synth and tinkling percussive accents. Stunning!
No-less-so the old-as-Methuselah introduction to 'Church and The Law'
which gives way to a gentle eighties-tinged lilting rhythm and is one of
Mr Vonsild's finest vocal performances. He soars like a bird in the clouds.
The mellow, shifting cadences of 'Chesnut' deliver another highlight. The
Sade-like groove bobs along happily in its own company with a chorus from heaven.
'Jets' dance-friendly, quasi-tribal percussion gets the toes tapping ten-
to-the dozen and 'Kelly' is nothing less than a sparkling pure pop gem!
Final track 'Add Ends' is the icing on the cake. Rising and falling,
twisting and turning, this ecstatic glorious pizzicato confection convinces
me that When Saints Go Machine are mining a highly original musical seam
and fully live up to their well-chosen name. 'Konkylie' touches the sublime!
Essential.
find it here. Danish ensemble When Saints Go Machine have created
something quite extraordinary with their album 'Konkylie' (nothing
near the Minogue variety!) This has everything and more to do with
singer Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild's otherworldly voice, a true falsetto
(not unlike the redoubtable Mr Somerville's) which possesses the power
to communicate a wide variety of tonal shades and genuine emotion.
Beyond this the music is both complex and beautifully constructed.
The melodies and electronic arrangements have soul and intelligence.
Seductive rhythms; lush harmonies and a wealth of arresting detail.
Mr Vonsild's haunting voice would sound perfectly at home beneath
the high stone arches of a candlelit Gothic cathedral. There are
ancient forces at work in his wonderfully controlled vibrato; it
is a primal instrument carved from blocks of stone and ice. A marvel.
The opening and title track is a captivating invention; a strangely
moving hymn for godless times which brought some of Gentle Giant's
best seventies' work to mind. The simple tune circles round and round
in a cloud of warm synth and tinkling percussive accents. Stunning!
No-less-so the old-as-Methuselah introduction to 'Church and The Law'
which gives way to a gentle eighties-tinged lilting rhythm and is one of
Mr Vonsild's finest vocal performances. He soars like a bird in the clouds.
The mellow, shifting cadences of 'Chesnut' deliver another highlight. The
Sade-like groove bobs along happily in its own company with a chorus from heaven.
'Jets' dance-friendly, quasi-tribal percussion gets the toes tapping ten-
to-the dozen and 'Kelly' is nothing less than a sparkling pure pop gem!
Final track 'Add Ends' is the icing on the cake. Rising and falling,
twisting and turning, this ecstatic glorious pizzicato confection convinces
me that When Saints Go Machine are mining a highly original musical seam
and fully live up to their well-chosen name. 'Konkylie' touches the sublime!
Essential.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I stumbled over When Saints Go Machine when reading a review about another artist. Out of curiosity I investigated further and found Konkylie (Conch, in Danish). I have been pleased with what I have found. The lead vocalist has a powerful, yet fragile sounding, falsetto. I appreciate that this may annoy some people instantly, but it sits perfectly above (and swirling about) the emotive electronic arrangements that make for its home.
It may be a bad example, but I think that When Saints Go Machine could be the strange offspring of a marriage between Wild Beasts (most recent album) and Fever Ray. I hope that helps!
It may be a bad example, but I think that When Saints Go Machine could be the strange offspring of a marriage between Wild Beasts (most recent album) and Fever Ray. I hope that helps!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Very progressive electro-pop
16 July 2011
One of my favorite albums in 2011, I wish more people knew about this band. It's weird that Pitchfork didn't review them so far either. My favorite song in it is "Chestnut", but the album is good from start to finish. Reminds me of Talk Talk.
The best of new electro-pop.
2 Mar 2012
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I stumbled on this via Spotify and immediately fell in love. This is the new new wave of bands of the future. A Bali-esque free jazz blip rock smorgasbord of sugar and salt.
No way to sort disorder, all is lost in yellow light
4 Sep 2011
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I first heard of this band when I saw the AMAZING video on youtube for their song 'ADD ENDS', if you haven't seen it, HIGHLY recommend it. This band has such a unique sound and way of music composition, after watching that video a few times I got hooked on their style. I find the rest of the album fantastic, it took a few listens for this album to really grow on me but I really love it, I really love their sound and love the singers voice. Already looking forward to their next album!
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