The Kite String Tangle is not a new project, but one that is rising to prominence with the release of this single. Danny Harley, Lead singer from popular electronic act Pigeon , is the man behind this pseudonym and, well, let’s just say it is leaps and bounds different to his other work.
His material with Pigeon is quite danceable; catchy melodic lyrics accompanied by punchy keys and a thumping drum beat. But this is different. It is more emotional, the title of the track alone shows that quite deep thematic elements are being explored. The start of the track is reminiscent of vocal techniques made popular by artists like Oliver Tank and James Blake . It is erring on the ghostly eerie side of things rather than the auto-tune made famous by Blake and Tank, but what separates him from those such artists is the music that plays backdrop to his vocal. Here is where we see prior influences from his involvement of Pigeon shine through, that big electro synth that takes over, transforming it from a melancholic ballad into an inspiring electronic jam.
The Kite String tangle is definitely one to keep an eye out for. Really looking forward to his future releases as it seems like Danny Harley is no fluke.
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