Weekend, by Rist (CD on Mu-Nest)

(UK orders over £50 ship free!)

What you say about Weekend, by Rist

No-one has reviewed Weekend by Rist yet. Give us your opinion on Weekend by Rist.

What we say about Weekend, by Rist

This record left our Brett feeling happy.

FOLKTRONICA. A term that strikes a soggy, depressing fear into the hearts of anyone with an ounce of life left in their their body. A melding of genres that always turns out so dull, so worthy, so downright fucking un-punk that Coldplay probably listen to it on their gold plated, diamond-encrusted NASA iPods while they're power walking down a neverending, constantly unfolding red carpet in their Gucci jogging bottoms. Somehow in this day and age Rist have managed to make an album in Weekend that can only really be described as folktronica, yet somehow manages to actually be pretty damned good. It's a hugely bright and breezy affair, proper holiday sounding. After I suggested that it sounds a lot like Fridge, Phil expanded upon that with 'Fridge crossed with Judith Chalmers', which pretty much says it all. Prettily plucked guitars. dreamy synth washes, and light beats all mean that on paper this should be the worst kind of coffee table shite but somehow they've managed to transcend the trappings of their own little ghetto here. Good job guys! It's pat on the back time! Oh yeah, this also features remixes from .tape, taunus and Greg Davis. Oh yeah again. it's from Malaysia which is interesting isn't it? On Mu Nest! On CD! The end!

What the label says about Weekend, by Rist:

The stress-free morning air, a breeze, the relaxing distant sounds and ambling clouds, a close friend, good coffee, a good book… the simplest, unassuming, undemanding pleasures of life distilled into the finest melodies that course through you like beautiful, ethereal tourists, lifting you in a sense of appreciation for all the little pleasures that are often took for granted.

Thus is the magic of folktronica duo rist’s debut album weekend, which was amazingly conceived when they were on a week-long vacation, recording one track per day.

Like the relaxing tranquility of a well-deserved holiday, weekend showcases 10 tracks of ethereally entrancing music that presents the beautiful compositional capabilities of rist, merging heart-warming musical prowess with a delicate, captivating sensibility.

An enthralling musical journey filled with layers of dreamy Rhodes and piano, tripping guitars, chromatic glockenspiel, enchanting beats and percussions, peace flute and bright synthesizers. Fusing various instrumental sounds together with expert subtle beat programming, weekend trails the beauty of simplicity, building minimal wondrous soundscapes, bringing a comforting serenity, a calming splendour that gently soothes and charms, drawing from the most subtle sublime touches of urban reality.

weekend is a stature of musical excellence that does not enthrall with contrived ostentations, but rather the simple desires for a thoroughly soul-charming, tranquility filled music experience.

Also on this album are the masterfully remixed works by some of today’s most esteemed folktronica musicians and composers, namely Taunus from Germany, .tape. from Spain, as well as Greg Davis from the United States, with mastering by Ricks Ang of Kitchen and album jacket design by euseng seto, a.k.a flica. The gorgeous cover photo was taken by April Lee of Kitchen.

01. morning
02. light
03. leaf
04. sea
05. rain
06. slush
07. tomorrow morning
08. light (.tape. remix)
09. leaf (taunus remix)
10. morning (eternal travelers remix by greg davis)

Other customers buying Weekend, by Rist also bought:

Request more details about Weekend, by Rist

Fill in the form if you would like more info about this item.

Your Name:

Your E-Mail Address:

What do you want to know?

What is the opposite of up? (Anti-spam measure - not a trick question!)