KoFlow : Call Me
A project aimed at cross-genre experimentation, the first release of releases from Tangent Moves seamlessly matches the dynamic beatwork of turntablist KoFlow with the exuberant string work of distinguished classical violinist David Loke Kai Yuan. Forming a concisely crisp listening experience, KoFlow’s boom bap bounce and psych-funk sonics spring to life with delicate composition – its sustained energy almost as if were synthesised in an organic manner rather than the confines of a turntable or computer. Loke Kai Yuan’s articulate violin phrases and solos are the cherry on the cake, adding a welcome living breathing element to the otherwise digitally concocted grooves.
Opener Call Me is an instant standout - with house-esque vocal samples standing side by side with its ridiculously funky midi-bass work and Loke Kai Yuan’s lively strings. Title track Tangent presents itself with shimmery synths, longing string refrains, and an infectiously walking groove. And on later parts of the EP, Blues melds spectacular beat work with understated guitars - leading into beautifully narrative violin solos.
A dazzlingly enjoyable debut, Tangent bands together two artists from starkly different musical backgrounds in an experimental affair that reaps the best of what both artists have to offer. Here’s to looking forward to the next batch of releases from Tangent Moves.