14/06/2024
Following the example set by Jakhira, the other half of Ethereality and driving force behind Nordic Voyage, Bjorn Salvador presents an exquisitely crafted double header. Leading the way is Kaneq, which was named after one of Greenland's lovely words for snow. Or a greyish-white crystalline deposit of frozen water, to be precise. Created during the shortest, darkest days of winter in Reykjavík, it's probably fair to say it was born out of a longing for light and warmth. What ensues is a delightful chunk of organic house with a twist. The tribal percussion and pumping bassline are paired wonderfully with pretty pads and swirling strings as soothing vocal snippets and sizzling synth arpeggios build the tension. The breakdown offers a sweet meditative moment, introducing a catchy hook before swiftly reviving the energy levels. More magical melodies and additional bliss vocals elate the mood further. An exhilarating production. And now we really have Something Special. Effortlessly interlacing gritty grooves with smooth soundscapes and sultrily sung ad libs, the whole production is built around contrasts. Raw stabs and rasping synth leads dance around the throbbing bass, laying further foundation for the fantastically futuristic juxtaposition. Organic yet highly technological, deep but euphoric. Ethereality offers something different, something else, something special indeed.
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Following the example set by Jakhira, the other half of Ethereality and driving force behind Nordic Voyage Recordings, Bjorn Salvador presents an exquisitely crafted double header. Leading the way is Kaneq, which was named after one of Greenland's lovely words for snow. Or a greyish-white crystallin
