The Colourblind and The Birds project represents the boundary-pushing vision of Flip X, an enigmatic musician renowned for captivating festival performances across Europe. Beyond his artistic gifts, Flip X openly advocates for mental health as someone living with bipolar disorder, using music to spark vital conversations around stigmatized issues. For this one-of-a-kind musical endeavor, Flip X has recruited acclaimed underground talents worldwide to join him in intimately portraying themes of mental fragility. Through his art, Flip X brings an empathetic perspective while steadily cultivating community amongst fans. He leaves audiences feeling less alone in shared experiences of the mind’s complexity via his genre-defying, stigma-dissolving sounds.
The Colourblind and The Birds have released a new extensive album, “Baying for Blood,” with 15 songs. The album kicks off with the enigmatic “Stay)” featuring Lynn (Jade Eyes). Layers of grungy synths and sprinkled arpeggios set an ominous tone from the start. Creeping beats emerge as Lynn’s whispered vocals float amidst the atmospheric swells. Her siren-like delivery draws you deeper into the dystopian world created within the track. As tension steadily builds, the intensity escalates through the drop with cascading sound effects and distorted pads. It leaves you on edge for what’s to come next on the darkly cinematic journey.
“Cannibal” also takes the listener to unsettling places through its colliding elements. Mama’s unsettling delivery contrasts the anthemic tone against the pulsing EDM beats. Reggae-tinged beats bring an almost hypnotic feel, entwining with the unique vocal flourishes. The blend of eerie melodies and electronic textures keeps you constantly off-kilter yet intrigued to unravel each new layer.
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“The Children of Frankenstein” by The Colourblind and The Birds in collaboration with Shian and the Genre 18 takes a darkly cinematic turn from the onset. Creepy string arrangements set an unnerving tone that’s amplified by Shervin’s eerie vocals. His delivery is perfectly unsettling – it sounds like it could be ripped straight from a horror movie soundtrack.
Meanwhile, “Everything Fades” takes a more melancholic turn with Erik Stein’s emotional delivery and sparse string arrangement. His vulnerable crooning intertwines with hushed background voices in a musical conversation of desperation. As atmospheric layers swell, a sense of helpless vulnerability emerges. Yet shimmering keys offer brief solace, like sunlight peeking through dark clouds. Stein’s impassioned performance sucks the listener deep into an artfully crafted drama of complex emotions.
“Donna Diamond” sounds utterly beautiful and serene. With its gorgeous guitar work and Su’s lovely vocals, it truly does seem like a chance to relax and be carried away. The slow, calming synthesizers provide the perfect backdrop for her “velvety angelic” singing. It’s easy to understand why this would be a favorite of the album – it transports the listener to a place of peace.
“The Ballad Of Semper And Omnis” takes a more dynamic approach while retaining melodic appeal. Julian’s “deep and commanding” yet emotive vocals are front and center, anchored by steady beats. The grungy guitar meshes effectively with atmospheric keyboards and choir-like backing vocals. It’s an impressively cinematic track that builds complexity through weaving together multiple layers of instrumentation. Both the musicality and performances come across as exceptionally well-executed.
“Sister Blister – Colourblind Version” continues Su Goodacre’s excellence at creating soothing yet surreal musical experiences. Along with the reassuring keys, her otherworldly vocals are perfectly suited to calm anxiety. Much like “Donna Diamond,” it uses melody in a way that feels comforting.
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“A Light In The Forest” by The Colourblind and The Birds takes the listener on a uniquely trippy journey through its genre-blending composition. Tim E. White joins forces with Su to fuse elements of trip-hop, electronica, and alternative styles. This lends the track a constantly shape-shifting quality. Julain’s deep vocals guide the way over the consistent, trance-inducing beats and electro-infused keys/synths. As it progresses, the song picks up momentum to become a truly groovy, head-nodding number. The 6-minute runtime allows the atmosphere to envelop the listener fully. It’s easy to picture this playing in a rustic, bohemian café surrounded by flowers in hair and peace, love, and psychedelia on the mind.
“Union – Colourblind Version” sounds like a serenely surreal way to wrap up the album. With hazy, hypnotic vocals from Shian complementing the sparse yet effective instrumentation, it paints a hypnotic soundscape. Slow, drifting guitar lines float alongside restrained beats to carry the listener along. But it’s clearly the vocals that take center stage and transport the mind elsewhere. Their calming effect is highlighted as the highlight element here. Ending on such a meditative note feels like the ideal conclusion for an album. It’s easy to imagine being transported to a dreamlike outer space while taking in this transcendent closing track. What a creatively satisfying way to finish off a consistently strong body of work.
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