The Cinematic Orchestra release a single, "Breathe," in support of their upcoming album, "Ma Fleur." Free streaming tracks available on Myspace.
Until the new single (ignoring the digital-only single), Breathe, was released last week, The Cinematic Orchestra had not released new music since 2004's Man With a Movie Camera. The three track single features the triumphant return of Fontella Bass, last heard on The Cinematic Orchestra's 2003 album, Every Day. It also includes a shortened version of To Build a Home, the opening track of their upcoming album, Ma Fleur. It features Patrick Watson's unearthly vocals backed by strings and Jon Brion-esque piano. Sandwiched between these vocal masterpieces is the instrumental track, Colors, with mournful saxophones and clean acoustic guitar riffing on the same moods as the other songs.
If you want more information, read my Breathe album review. You can also listen to free streaming mp3s of each of the songs on The Cinematic Orchestra's Myspace page. Questions? Comments? Discussions. Don't be afraid to ask.
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