Tombstone is a Cape Town based producer who has quietly been perfecting his craft in the underground scene. A meticulous master of creating landscapes through sound, the artist draws inspiration from his ever-changing environment and the shifting of his psyche that follows.
His latest offering, Luna, is described as a reflection of his connection with the moon and a culmination of his mental state over the last few months.
“Void” serves as the entry point to an unknown and seemingly infinite space designed to hypnotise you upon arrival. Idyllic strings and a soulful violin float over soft drums, creating a steady and mystical ambience to pull you into the moment.
There is a noticeable feeling of bliss on “Circles” that follows – a childlike wonder of discovery that swallows the fear of the journeyman. The exquisite drums alone keep you gliding as you traverse through pockets of the uncharted, capturing moments of ecstasy alongside the wondrous strings of benevolence.
The ominous “Fault In The Wiring” is like stumbling into an abandoned old western town still filled with spirits searching for a way out. Eyes of the beyond are staring into your soul as you slowly move through the darkness. A pulsating kick sends shivers down the spine to accentuate the haunting sensation.
The penultimate track, “Burning Flowers And The Midnight Oil”, is the dead of the night meditation that comes with the accompanying stillness. A final moment of vulnerability when suddenly it is easier to feel everything before the cycle resets.
The only vocals on the project comes via Human Error on “Mortal Coil” who spits a bewitching verse that acts as some kind of reawakening during the projects final moments. And the psychedelic nuances of the verse sits elegantly over Tombstone’s ethereal production.
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