A highly hypnotic and cathartic effort, ‘Le Gisant’ aids a listening experience that is nearly unforgettable, and certainly highly reflective. Soaked in cinematic synth tones and ambient-driven soundscapes, the record embodies a nostalgic brand of electronica, the kind of material that would fit well with the likes of Jean-Michel Jarre and Tangerine Dream, among others. Similar to Jarre, ‘Le Gisant’ is the nuanced work of a talented French collective, Le Comité Restreint.
Gearing up for an upcoming album, ‘Révolution’, expected later this year, Le Comité Restreint are happy to let us into their highly expansive and hazy aural universe, a wondrous place that’s both lush and elegant. ‘Le Gisant’ is a welcome appetiser for such a strong record, and it makes us hopeful to discover what else the group has in store for us. Hailing from Paris, Le Comité Restreint features founder Sabine Bouyala and Léo Pouzoulet, plus members Geneviève Gleize, Max Imbert, and Jérémy Mahieu.
Delicate spoken words, both male and female, give ‘Le Gisant’ a highly alluring and sultry character, wrapping listeners into a unique artistic space, one that reveals a great deal of escapism. Delving deeper into the track, the French creatives explain: “It invites listeners on a transformative journey, capturing the delicate balance between stillness and movement, darkness and light.”
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