Ethereal melodic tones and classic lo-fi rhythms, familiar fragments and snappy vocal nostalgia – a simple but hypnotic blend of qualities, softly illuminate the psychedelic boom-bap identity of creative producer Marc Nevermind. faded. is a brief but intoxicating listen, from an illusive artist whose passion and skillset remain wholly and unapologetically focused on the music.
Easy rhythmic hits and warped, old-school snippets of sound and a Kendrick sample – these early aspects walk us with colourful optimism and space, towards a retro bassline, a playful melodic loop, and an immersive fusion of boldly effected instruments and light, cinematic intricacies.
All at once minimalist and cleverly loaded with subtle details and moments, faded. is built upon this lo-fi sense of lightness and imaginative warmth. The depth of the bass and beat combination is subtly juxtaposed by the light bells and notes that ring out amidst the upper levels.
Then there are the playful vocals, the spaciousness of the track, and the brief nature of its two-minute lifespan – all make for something that urges you to hit play once again, or continue exploring Marc Nevermind on Soundcloud.
Other highlights include the hazy soul and jazz-kissed charm of badu.420, a smoothly united array of sounds that bend and sway throughout a mellow, old-school vinyl crackling ambiance, which is a sheer joy to let fill the space around you. There’s also the harder-hitting rhythmic tones and depth of the commission – inspired by the beating heart of hip hop and rap music from a simpler era, only gifted a clear level of personality and intriguing, mysterious flavour.
Voicemail is another track worth hearing, an ode to the trip-hop influence scattered throughout Marc Nevermind’s music. An atmospheric, aptly cinematic representation of the impact of an intimate voicemail, with modest melodies, vocal fragments, and that ever-likable hip hop groove to keep things rolling stylishly along.
Pandemic is also brilliantly creative, intense and unignorable, shining light on a conceptual and stylistic alternative approach from Marc Nevermind.
No filler, no falseness, no self-indulgent social posting. Marc Nevermind creates a dreamy guiding light, a humble glow in an otherwise dark realm – providing the simple grooves and quirky traits required to both appease an audience and stand out amidst a noisy modern industry.
Marc Nevermind encapsulates the art of escapism, letting the creative process take him into this new world, and providing the same other-worldly embrace for all who press play. The music is the driving force, creative connection the goal, and that’s a refreshing and invaluable quality – particularly in a world so seemingly infatuated with image and daily life updates. The mystique returns, and with it, the true talent.
