Restrained genius
Carbonne is widely recognised as a genius for his technical mastery of the electric bass guitar, both traditional and heavily augmented, multi-string bass guitar analogues (he also plays upright). Often, such technical mastery overshadows musicality. But not here. In this album, Carbonne and Eyango weave a magic of voice and (bass) guitar of profound beauty and musical charm, often with great simplicity. The album is pervaded by songs with a deep blues feel, and often moving lyrics. This is music of beauty and feeling, underpinned by exquisite musicianship.
