Islandman

REST IN SPACE (LP)

Music For Dreams

ZZZV17016

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On “rest In Space”, His First Full Length Outing For Music For Dreams, The Lp Keeps A Steady Pace Of Around 90-95 Bpm, But Never Gets Repetitive With Islandman Taking Us On A Rich And Ever Surprising Journey, Full Of Quirky Turns And Mysterious Instrumentations. The Opener “rest In Space” Treats Us To A Funky Percussion-thick Rhythm That Lounges Into A Pool Of Playful & Jazzy Horn & Flute Arrangements. This Is Followed By The Epic “night Wind” Which Sweeps Across Cinematic Desert Landscapes Of Synth Layers And Falls Into A Dark Night Time Groove Reminiscent Of Nicolas Jaar & Dave Harrington’s Darkside Project. “seikleos” Centers Around A Motorik Electronic Rhythm Pattern (not Unlike The Classic Electro-pop Classic “popcorn”) That Develops Into A Chugging Balearic House Jam While Stand Out Track “future Days” Brings In A Female Guest Vocalist To Complete The Album With A Breezy Full On Groover That Echoes Of Both Sheila Chandra And Tom Tom Club. Also Included Is The Previously Released Digital Single “agit” As Well As A Remix By Berlin-based M.rux, Toning Down The Heavy Guitar Of The Original In Favor Of A More Bouncier Interpretation. The Stunning “ikaru” Wades In Through Chunks Of Jungle Ambiance And Watery Percussion To Lounge Along On A Rubbery Funk Bassline, Coupled With A Heavy Laid Back Beat And Wobbly Derelict Synth Figures. “tawhid” Is An Odd Mix Of New Wave Brilliance And Prog Momentum That Breaks Into A Cascade Of Pouring Rain And Surprising Percussion Breaks. Lastly Comes Gorgeous Eastern Guitar Opus “the True Word Of The Wind” And The Warm Vibey Dreamscape “following”. As A Whole, Islandman Delivers A Delicate Buffet Of Influences - Spanning The Spectrum From Hazy Balearic Pop To Tropical New Age Flirts To Deep Spiritual Psychedelic Jamming.