Blair French – Patio Pastel [NuNorthern Soul]

igor bezuglov — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:30:48 +0000

One of Detroit’s finest producers is possibly one who also flies furthest under the radar. Blair French has been quietly releasing stellar music under his real name while also having his fingers in a number of other projects, most notably Cosmic Handshakes and Nois Land. His musical output ranges from purely cinematic works, to sun-kissed melodies to afro-house stompers and it’s this versatility that helps keep his releases 100% fresh. His latest is a solo EP coming out on Phat Phil Cooper’s NuNorthern Soul, which shortly follows a split record store day 7″ with Pontchartrain on Rocksteady Disco (hot tip!!). The “Patio Pastels EP” sees Blair don his balearic hat for six intoxicating tracks.

[soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/premiere-blair-french-patio-pastel” /] Our premiere today is the title track. Let Blair French whisk you away to the tropics as you can almost feel the warm ocean breeze emanating off of the composition. The steady hand percussion and understated bassline create a repetitive and trance-like atmosphere that allows you to close your eyes, while the acoustic guitar (played by Michael Jurczak) and Blair’s melodies let your mind drift and wander in the sun and sand. Patio Pastel is constantly evolving, something we’ve noticed Blair do in the past on compositions such as Standing Still Is An Illusion, where the song turns into a journey in and of itself. Sunglasses on and mojitos in hand, sit back on your patio and relax as this is the perfect spring to summer transition album.

Be sure to pre-order your copy directly from the label’s Bandcamp!

Igor

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Blair French – Public Park [Rocksteady Disco]

igor bezuglov — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:00:12 +0000

After last year’s phenomenal “Standing Still is an Illusion“ release on Rocksteady Disco that brought Blair French (soundcloud) to our attention, he’s continued to impress us. His follow-up release was put out as one half of Cosmic Handshakes with Todd Modes, entitled “In The Mist“, on Going Good Records. A medley of afro, world and experimental influences, the Detroit natives served up some ear candy with serious replay value. Now, he’s back and once again it’s on the Motor City’s budding Rocksteady Disco. Headed by Peter Croce, the label has shined a light on some fantastic talent, the vast majority of which is local. This is impressive, as not too many labels are focusing on homegrown talent these days and, of those that are, very few seem to be as successful.

[soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/boltingbits/premiere-blair-french-public-park” /]
“Public Park” is the name of Blair’s next release and it leans heavily towards influences coming from the world’s second largest continent. Combining adept sampling with some of his own instrumentation, the EP is diverse yet coherent. Our premiere today is the A1 and title track. Combining all the right elements, from a groovy bass and jangling percussion to a fluttering flute and a playful sounding balafon, this one is meant straight for the peak hours of the dancefloor. It feels like it’s constantly building, only intensifying our need to get out of our chairs and boogie. It’s safe to say this one is going to be in the record bags of many an afro house lover.

The EP had a limited advance run of 70 test pressings, each custom spray painted by Blair and Peter which has already sold out. Not to fear though, the official release of Public Park is set to come next week and you should be able to get your hands on a copy directly from the label’s Bandcamp.

https://youtu.be/Itnirxczx5k

Blair French – Public Park (https://youtu.be/Itnirxczx5k)

Igor

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Blair French – Patio Pastel [NuNorthern Soul]

Blair French – Public Park [Rocksteady Disco]