over the last couple of years Todd Tobias released a bunch of atmospheric soundscapes, telling stories without words. His new album is a collaborative effort with Italian avant-garde singer Pat Moonchy, whose voice is not a vessel for lyrics per se, but more of a solo instrument. her almost childlike operatic delivery is a contrast for Tobias music that can be harsh at times, but also be gently flowing like a brook in Spring.
Moonchy & Tobias is an intense listening experience and untrained ears will have trouble withe the dissonance and dark mood that lays like a heavy blanket on top of the tracks. The music buzzes and crackles (not to mention that it can be a bit frightening as well). The duo might have invented a whole new genre with this album: operatic post-psychedelic avant-garde that needs be explored more often in the near future.
Moonchy & Tobias is released thru Hidden Shoal and >Tiny Room Record.
Tracks:- Chimera
- Juu Ichi
- Bon Bon
- La Bete et la Belle
- L'angoisse
- Vertigo Trail
- Lost Horizon
- Une Saison En Enfer
- Peace Pilgrim
- De´file´
- Mercury Elixir
- Gorgon
- Starry Night
