CloZee Blends Bass and World Music With “Revolution EP”

RaverRafting’s Artist Pick of the Week CloZee is a rising glitch-hop producer from Europe who is integrating heavy bass lines and wonky electronic production with patterns of world music to create a unique and potent sound. This “world bass” as Chloe (CloZee) describes it is especially captivating on her newest release, “Revolution EP”, out today on Gravitas Recordings. You can stream and download the release through Bandcamp.

Though CloZee takes a style cue or two from well established producers like Dave Tipper or the Desert Dwellers, her music is one of a kind. Revolution EP is driven by eclectic percussion which conjures up imagery of some tribal dance ceremony. The conventional timbres of the drums breathe air into glitch-hop where percussion is typically more synthetic.

The first track “Anticlimax” is a misnomer. After rising through percussion, chanting and a tonal backdrop of violins, there is a great climax of rolling and rumbling synthesizer lines. These computer noises create a strange and delightful juxtaposition with the organic and natural soundscape which began the song.

The title track has a high-strung, symphonic melody which seems to anticipate something grand. Synthesizers are used percussively to create a beat which is dense but easy to follow. Near the end waves of well-modulated glitch wash the track above the beat. Sankar’s Lake is a beautiful eastern jam filled with sitar and hand drums. A big, bold synth line takes center stage giving way to a medley of dancing bleeps and buzzes. Returning with more force the synth carries the song into a lively final climax, the high water mark of the EP.

“Aspara Calling” continues the motif of wide, ambient synth lines and tribal percussion. Violins are featured most prominently here, leading the melody instead of acting as background. CloZee’s unique soundscape is most visible on this track, with influences from classic music, world music and glitch-hop interacting seamlessly. “The Path To Heaven” serves as an ambiguous end to the EP. The percussion is more multi-faceted and amorphous, and an “Om” sets the spiritual tone of the track from the outset.

“Revolutions” ultimately lives up to its name. We imagine CloZee is urging listeners towards a spiritual revolution with her music as the soundtrack. The album cover alludes to this idea with “nature’s hand” taking hold of a grey, rectangular building. Her production is spectacular and her creativity is even more impressive. What’s more, tomorrow is her birthday (August 12th). We second her statement on Facebook suggesting that the best gift we can give is to purchase “Revolution EP” now.

Connect with CloZee:
https://www.facebook.com/CloZee?fref=ts
https://soundcloud.com/clozee

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