Foothills

Beautiful balearic downtempo. The ample use of synth pad and electric guitar with massive delays gives a special ethereal flare to this 5-track EP album and makes one want to sit and ponder the Californian sunset. Common chord progressions make the album an easy listen. A side effect is the lack of surprises and unexpectedness. Everything is very predictable and casual. Notable collaborations in this album include Julie Childe’s vocal sample in “Sweet Sounds” and Seahawks remix of “High Desert” at the end of the album.

Picks: 1,5. FCC clean

1. High Desert 07:07 - Warm, psychedelic, meditative. Percussions enter gradually.
2. Open Sky 07:08 - Key: Bm. BPM: 110-115. Wistful. Spanish guitar loop.
3. The Landscape 06:06 - Key: Dm. BPM: about 110. Wistful. More deep-house feel.
4. Sweet Sounds 08:07 - Key: Db. BPM: about 105. Warm, delightful. Contains female vocal sample.
5. High Desert [Seahawks High Sky Remix] 07:28 - Hi hat. Bit more groovy than the first track. With male vocal sample.