From the opening moments of “Makam Fantôme,” with Linda Oláh’s voice piercing the sky in unison with Alan Regardin’s trumpet, time stands still. The air bristles with an intense energy as No Tongues growls to life. This music is visceral and feels eternal, as though it was dug from the ground, left to flicker and decay through eons. Drawn-out bass explorations pull listeners into the gravitational pull of “Makam Fantôme,” building textural, droning foundations for raw, emotive horns and the sharp timbre of Oláh’s voice to flourish and spread. The video adds another layer, as though the sound is bringing this old church back to life and enlivening long-forgotten spirits haunting the massive space. Our bodies resonate with a cathartic glow as No Tongues’ music becomes eternal.
“Makam Fantôme” appears on No Tongues’ album, Ici, available now via Carton Records.
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