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Nicolas Godin

Contrepoint (Because)

8/10

  • Ralph Moore
  • 4 September 2015
Nicolas Godin

Seasoned ravers were in awe of French band Air in the late 90s, thanks to their light and dreamy Moog-driven album 'Moon Safari'. But after six albums, half of the Gallic duo, Nicolas Godin, declared: "I'd become a travelling monkey in a concert circus."

Now, he's released his first solo LP. Reminiscent of Air at their most wistful, these eight pieces explore Godin's new-found interest in Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, as well as classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Connan Mockasin plays guitar, French singer Gordon Tracks and Brazil's Marcelo Camelo bring the vocal mystique, and the whole thing smells of fresh-cut grass and warm... well, Air.

The likes of Erol Alkan, Rory Philips and other first-generation 'Moon' explorers will adore it.

Have a listen to the first track of the album 'Orca' below.

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