Magma
No Sun, 2024
8/10
The solo project of Sébastien Pittet, as Wanu he takes some help for these experimental and atypical 7 songs.
“In Utero” starts the listen with much ambience, as percussive sounds unfold with mystery, and “Mystére follows with mesmerizing guitar amid a slight droning that creates a nearly therapeutic mood.
“Voie” and “Ciel” land in the middle, where the former is uniquely melodic via a distinct tonality of coziness, while the latter is awash in a sonic gesturing that’s nearly sci-fi. “Origine” exits the listen, and it recruits Saadet Türköz’s inimitable vocals that float above the ominous waves and, eventually, gorgeous minimalism.
A very artistic affair, there’s subtle jazz nods present, as Pittet makes for a technical and textured experience with much intrigue and improvisation.
Travels well with: Helluvah- Fire Architecture; Princess Thailand- Golden Flames