Is it a coincidence that Bambounou is exactly at the age where symptoms of schizophrenia start to manifest? Barely into his 20s, Jéremy Guindo-Zegiestowski’s output has prodigiously burst onto a number of emerging labels, from his ambient percussive algorithms on the Youngunz Alpha EP to the garage house bravado of his Clek Clek Boom release Night / Brawl. Still, despite his effortless ability to channel different genres all over the musical map, there’s a volatile tension that sometimes rears its head in Guindo’s work.This sense of internal tension was first notable in a video interview which discusses the origins of “Orbiting”, Bambounou´s recently released debut album, showing Guindo enjoying a luxurious dinner with Sound Pellegrino label boss Teki Latex. During the meal, Bambounou casually mentions that Modeselektor’s Gernot Bronsert has asked him for a full length album, uncharted territory for the young producer. Teki presses him about the project: “Ok, big new here. It’s a scoop. Are you going to do it?” Guindo rolls his tongue around in his open mouth in a gesture that looks like it could’ve originated in grade school, eyes lighting up mischievously. Hesitating for just a second, he nods his head and grounds himself, a serious expression replacing his carefree smirk. He nods, “Yeah, I will”. It might not be schizophrenia, but this moment shows a duality, hybridity, a divide that this writer thinks is an essential part of Guindo’s personality and production techniques. Engaging, confusing, and awe inspiring. (Brendan Arnott)
“Full Of Feelings” was released only 4 months after “Orbiting”. A clear sign for unrestrained creativity and joy.
While the A-Side track “Filled”, an eclectic monster, transitions perfectly from the sound of “Orbiting”, “Brim” merges Chicago House and Minimal Techno, before the home listening etude “Boarder” closes the EP with yet another facet of the broad musical spectrum of pretty boy and young french genius Bambounou.
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My whole body agrees with the pace of this short but solid track list. A generous helping of acoustic rhythm samples ignited by breakbeats add extra attention to full range movement on the dancefloor. Not a beat wasted. cherub420
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Livity Sound keep them coming, up there with Azu Tiwaline's Magnetic Service & al Wooton's Snake Dance. Favourite track;Scorpion, deep,hypnotic percussive trance.
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Forrest drive west pulls up the tempo on his dubbed out techno on this banger of an ep. Manic percussion and soothing dub makes for a frighteningly solid compo on this one. Markus (haarek)