Maninkari – Un Phénomène De Reliance (Album – Zoharum)
Genre/Influences: Experimental, Ritual, Cinematic.
Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl.
Background/Info: Frédéric and Olivier Charlot -who are also involved with other projects like Sphyxion, are back on track unleashing a new opus of Maninkari.They already released several albums but this is their third one on Zoharum.
Content: The work features 4 songs which have been progressively built up by the mix of authentic instruments and electronic treatments. The viola injects a deeply, atmospheric, darkness to the work while the rhythmic make it all sound Ritual.
+ + + : I like Maninkari for their authenticity, the use of acoustic instruments not only adding an artistic touch to the work but also a poignant, atmospheric, touch. The title song is a true masterpiece whereon the Charlot brothers have found a perfect balance between the different instruments. The viola is absolutely terrific here. You also can notice improvised passages but the work remains constantly accessible.
– – – : It needs a few minutes before you totally get into the poignant sonic universe of Maninkari. So you better be a little bit patient.
Conclusion: Subtle improvisation with a styled, acoustic, touch on top.
Best songs: “Un Phénomène De Reliance”, “Aion”.
Rate: 7½.
Artist: www.maninkari.fr / www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064099080934
Label: www.zoharum.com / www.facebook.com/zoharum
About Maninkari
Maninkari is the ritual and dark ambient project of French brothers Frédéric and Olivier Charlot, also known for their work as Sphyxion. The Charlot brothers gained wider recognition through a collaboration with Alio Die on the album “Tempus Fugit”.
“Un Phénomène De Reliance” is Maninkari’s third album for the Polish label Zoharum.
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