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ATOM EYES / Blue into Gold

ジジイだから、食べ物の好みもだんだん淡白になってきた。そして音楽の好みも同じで、あまり濃厚なものを避けてしまう傾向がある。だからニュー・ソウルであっても、このAtom Eyesのように、vocal（Lissa Chen Robertson）が白人で少しサラッとしていると、胃もたれせずに聴くことができる。まあこういうの傾向はリスナーとして良いことでもないかもしれない。

Atom Eyesはスコットランドの首都、エジンバラをベースに活動する５人組バンド。本作は彼らのデビュ・アルバム。ソウル／ファンク／ジャズを指向した、洗練されたグルーヴに溢れている。でもTr.1などのアレンジはかなり懐かしい感じもするけれど。もちろんそれも悪くない。

Lissa Chen Robertsonの歌はソウルフルではあるのだけれど、やはり黒人的はアクの強さはない。そこをどう感じるかは個人差もあるでしょうね。しかし鮮やかなハーモニーの感覚や煌びやかなサウンドと、そしてフンキーなリズムと、彼女のドリーミーな歌声がとてもフィットしているな。彼らがこれから注目を浴びていくことは必至だと、個人的には思います。

[shemakesmusic-uk]

Atom Eyes release new single 'Building Blocks'

Edinburgh-based future-soul collective Atom Eyes return with the release of their kaleidoscopic new single ‘Building Blocks,’ out now.

Once again showcasing their ability to combine propulsive, inventive rhythms with playful melodies and radiating harmonies, Atom Eyes prove they are ones to watch. Front woman Lissa Chen Robertson’s stunningly soulful vocals are at the forefront, backed by award-winning jazz pianist Alan Benzie’s impressive skills, alongside guitarist Fraser Christie, drummer Scott Jamieson and bassist Tom Wilkinson completing the formidable rhythm section.

‘Building Blocks’ is a song about platonic relationships and the rising need for women and non-binary people in particular to talk to each other. "I wanted to write lyrics that represented how much I appreciate the relationships I hold,” Lissa elaborates, “I had read an article about building neural pathways in the brain by creating positive experiences and, given all that was going on at the time in world politics, I really wanted to get past dividing people and look forward to building on safer, considerate and inclusive conditions for better experiences."

Atom Eyes · Building Blocks

[shemakesmusic-uk]

Atom Eyes release new single ‘Roll the Dice’

Edinburgh-based collective Atom Eyes return with the release of their idiosyncratic new single ‘Roll The Dice’, out now.

Combining neo-soul, funk and jazz-tinged sensibilities, Atom Eyes create a sound that perfectly encapsulates their diverse yet equally eclectic backgrounds. Front woman Lissa Chen Robertson’s stunningly soulful vocals are at the forefront, backed by award-winning jazz pianist Alan Benzie’s impressive skills, alongside guitarist Fraser Christie, drummer Scott Jamieson and bassist Tom Wilkinson completing the formidable rhythm section.

Talking about the single, Lissa explains, “risks in life can be healthy, however it’s often accompanied by a current of underlying and undesirable temptation of sinking into the shadowy depths. ‘Roll The Dice’ is about being swept away by the enticing lure of chance.”

Atom Eyes · Roll The Dice

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