Kinematik - Ala' [Audio CD]

(Both formats limited to 300 copies) - Kinematik is an instrumental rock band from Lebanon, whose music blends elements of 70's psychedelia, progressive rock and post-rock. It was formed in the winter of 2014 by Anthony Sahyoun (guitars) and Rudy Ghafari (keyboards) as a rock/electronic project with no incentive to perform but only to compose music. By the summer of 2014 the duo had evolved into a 5-piece band with the addition of Akram Hajj, Roy Khazen and Gerard Rechdan in the rhythm section. Rechdan left the band in the winter of 2015. Kinematik s rock sound is both diligent and intuitional, ranging from raucous improvisational psychedelic rock to steady and mechanical electronic grooves, with frequent post-rock climaxes. Immediate points of comparison include Explosions in the Sky and Loop, as well as Can (for the tendency towards Motorik beats) and Tortoise (for the intricacies of their layered compositions). Kinematik composes instrumental pieces that feature dynamic contrast, strong melodic lines, a heavy use of distortion and effects, and some reliance on electronics and synthezisers. Their audio-visual performances have earned them a solid reputation and massive local following over the years, both on account of the musicians' vibrant stage presence and Cynthia l-Hasbani's original animations and live veejaying. Following a series of live performances all over Lebanon, the band started collaborating with renowned Lebanese producer Fadi Tabbal from Tunefork Studios (Postcards, Bunny Tylers, Safar, Filter Happier, etc.), who produced their debut LP ALA'. In order to preserve the raw and vital feel of Kinematik's live performances, the album was recorded on reel to reel tape, a recording process that has not occurred in Lebanon for the last decade. Tracklisting 1:Kelmeh Oula 2:Lalochezia 3:Hhx 4:Ana Baher 5:El'et 6:Aawaynet Nazar 1:Kelmeh Oula 2:Lalochezia 3:Hhx 4:Ana Baher 5:El'et 6:Aawaynet Nazar File under: Alternative / RIYL: Loop, Explosions in the Sky, Can, Tortoise