Coloursounds Rec. Solar Mumuns : Broken Waters (UK,2000)***
Description : Pleasant folk moodscapes, say minimal experimental folk with song-like content.
It is not really correct to compare it with certain neo-folk because there is no dark edge.
There's a certain poetic approach, gentle textures and sound, minimal finger picking without ever turning into loops, and whispering lush vocals.
Although many groups hang around in similar areas for various reasons this release might be one of the better "experimental folk" releases because it still is somewhat song-structured, in a stretched and relaxed moody way. Also there are no droning or boring parts we heard in similar groups more often. Only "Oh my darling, you be free" based upon an a capella whispered song and a bit less "The Future alien has spoken" evolves a bit more slowly, both are still ok. "She came here as a cloud" I give a spetial mention for its beautiful Pianomagic like folk lullaby possibly sung by a young Japanese girl ? Perfect music for a cocktail on on a couch on a warm evening.
