Thomas de Pourquery "Supersonic" sextet
"PLAY SUN RA" 1st album out january 2014
Quark Records/L'Autre Distribution
Thomas de POURQUERY - alto & soprano saxophones, lead vocals
Laurent BARDAINNE - tenor & barytone saxophones, percussions, vocals
Fabrice MARTINEZ - trumpet, flugelhorn, tuba, vocals
Arnaud ROULIN - keyboards, piano CP 70, vocals
Frederick Galiay - bass , electronics, vocals
Edward PERRAUD - drums, electronics, vocals

Supersonic -LOVE IN OUTER SPACE-

The lead single from the next instalment of the best-selling Mr Bongo Record Club compilation series.

When one of our most revered artists offered us the chance to include an exclusive track we of course jumped at the chance. As expected, what we received blew us away and we knew it had to be the lead single from the compilation. 

Hearing the Swedish outfit Sven Wunder for the first time is as refreshing as an ice-cold Limoncello after an Italian meal. One of those artists that feel instantly familiar like an old friend, yet simultaneously fresh and new. Having released three stunning albums adored by a rapidly growing fanbase, and a host of critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Pitchfork and the Quietus to name just a few, the expectation of what is to come next from this wonderfully unique artist is palpable. 

Mosaic' — conceived for Mr Bongo Record Club Vol.5 — merges jazz and rock, by building a detailed pattern garnished by regular and irregular pieces containing guzheng (also known as the Chinese zither), baroque harpsichord and driving drums all framed and contrasted by lush strings, brass and woodwind. The result stands in some way between Wabi Sabi (2020) and Natura Morta (2021), a perfect exploration point for a unique sound that appeals to both psych and prog listeners, folk or jazz aficionados and as well the gourmet hip hop connoisseurs.

Kokoro

Sababa 5