Beyond The Ghost – Neon Twilight (Album – Digital/CD – Cryo Chamber)
French artist Pierre Laplace returns with the sixth installment of his Beyond The Ghost-project. Following the “Europe Series” trilogy, which explored futuristic themes, this album transports us to the 1950s through a mysterious, fantasy-infused detective story. The sound and production style remain unmistakably Laplace-like, enveloping listeners in an enigmatic atmosphere that enhances the ‘film noir’ concept. You can almost envision a dimly lit café, where a subdued, jazzy Soundtrack wafts from the speakers. The trumpet adds an evocative layer to this imaginary scene, perfectly complementing delicate vocal passages that emerge throughout the album. With this release, Beyond The Ghost solidifies its reputation as one of the most talented projects in the dark, Cinematic genre. (Rate:8½).
Listen to “Neon Dawn”:
About Beyond The Ghost
Beyond The Ghost is the dark ambient project of French musician Pierre Laplace, based in Lille. Laplace led the experimental rock band Vera Clouzot for ten years, self-released two acoustic solo albums as Kenyon, and is one half of the atmospheric folk duo The Sandman’s Orchestra. He described his approach to sound and atmosphere in a 2022 Side-Line ‘Click Interview’.
All Beyond The Ghost albums have appeared on the Cryo Chamber label: “You Disappeared” (2019), “Eternal Drift” (2020), the collaboration “Crier’s Bane” with Dead Melodies (2020), “The Last Resort” (2021), “The Desolation Age” (2021), and “Sundown” (2022). “Neon Twilight”, released in 2024, is the project’s sixth solo album and the release reviewed here.
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