Indighost
- Torn (song review) (self-released, single, 2012) 5/5
Indighost
was formed at the Guitar Institute in West London, UK in 2006. They
independently released The Yang Collection
EP in 2009 with 5 songs on the tracklist, however the line-up of the
band has changed over the course of the past few years. "Torn"
is a more recently recorded track that is a strong candidate to be
featured on their next album.
The
song brings with it an emotional feel. According to Indighost, "Torn"
was inspired by the romantic tension between the main characters on
the television series Doctor Who.
The video for this track is also comprised from a montage of several
scenes from the series. One
thing worth mentioning is that "Torn" emulates the Doctor's
impending doom, hence the running feel of the rhythm that sounds as
if it is catching up with Doctor
Who
as he tries to escape it. Rummy Keshet makes good use of his 5-string
bass while drum tracks by Martin Griffith intertwine with various
intriguing percussive elements.
Melodic lines are strong in this track and are present not only in
the choruses, but in the verses as well. Matt Simon (vocals) is a
classically trained musician who received his degree from the British
music college mentioned above. He admits that he is inspired by the
works of Sting as well as Megadeth, Dream Theater and Def Leppard. He
also enjoys combining these inspirations with occasional funk music
and jazz influences. While the entire song expresses key features of
both the metal and rock genres, Matt's vocals touch upon the
boundaries of progressive rock too. He utilizes his baritone voice
with light constraint, which is quite typical for modern progressive
bands.
The two guitar players (Matt Simon and James Hewitt) cooperate in
harmony by using chords, scales and modes in a truly fantastic
manner. An epic unison of each instrument takes place in the central
point of the song which is then followed by smooth virtuoso guitar
solos that seem to possibly be inspired by the styles of Steve Vai or
Joe Satriani. These riffs continue spicing up the song all the way
towards the end.
"Torn" is a great, ear-friendly song that is suitable for a
commercial jingle, motion picture soundtrack or radio airplay. This
is a solid composition that is enriched with vivid, almost visual
arrangements that make the song memorable. It should also be noted
that these musicians make and sell custom guitars that are decorated
and painted by hand. Check out their official website for all
accessible instrument models.
(Katarzyna
'NINa' Górnisiewicz, Fabryka Magazine, August 28th, 2012)
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