French producer Kavinsky returns with his killer new track “Nightcall”, to be released later this month on the EP of the same name. The track simultaneously represents all that is great about 80’s synth electro combined with the sound of contemporary French producers such as Justice and Daft Punk and has already set the benchmark for electro releases in 2010.
The eerie tone of the track is set immediately through the sound of a pay-phone being used out in the wilderness as a wolf howls conjuring up images of 80’s Sci-fi/horror flicks such as American Werewolf In London. The slow beat and heavy synths ooze out of the speakers in a deep groove that is intense and foreboding. Kavinsky’s vocal track is rough and robotic and makes you feel like your motherboard is making direct verbal threats at you. It’s kind of scary, but super cool. This contrasts heavily with the soft, luscious vocal delivery from Lovefoxxx where the Daft Punk influence from track producer Guy Manuel is most distinct. The back and forth between the two vocalists in verse and chorus alludes to some sort of dysfunctional romance between the two. All the best songs are love songs, after all.
It is pretty clear to see why Kavinsky is flavour of the week right now and leading the way for the class of 2010. From what else I have heard of the Nightcall EP we are all in for a real treat. Also digging the groovy Breakbot remix, providing a laid-back 70’s funk tinged version of the original. It contrasts nicely with the brooding darkness of Kavinsky’s cut whilst complimenting the Lovefoxxx section perfectly. Check it out.
Nightcall (Breakbot Remix) – Kavinsky
Also check out Kavinsky’s earlier stuff at itunes.
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