Primo Scenario
Baciami Disques, 2022
8/10
A Paris musician who is half singer, half Italian and entirely immersed in throwback sounds, this quick EP illustrates Tristan Roma’s affinity for Franco-Italian cinema from the ‘60s and ‘70s.
“Magnolia” starts the record with retro dance-rock that’s a bit warbly, certainly upbeat and soulful in a dreamy sort of way, and “Vision Mer” follows with a curious approach of glowing keys, reserved drumming and plenty of atmosphere surrounding the cautious landscape.
“Paradiso” occupies the middle spot and recruits a playful beat and plenty of charming buzzing in the cinematic display, while “La Vallée Rose”, the EP’s best track, offers a lively and scrappy garage rock influenced version of Roma’s nostalgic rock appeal. “Le Télégramme” exits the listen with some futuristic ambience and plenty of ‘80s synth stabs illuminating the creativeness.
Clarisse Royant provides additional vocals on a couple of tracks here, and it sure does accent Roma’s timeless vision that will get your body moving.
Travels well with: Almeeva- To All My Friends; Benjamin Schoos- Doubt In My Heart