It’s no surprise to anyone The Kite String Tangle is getting bigger than Ben Hur, which is funny because most of his fans will probably be too young to understand that reference. The Kite String Tangle is the alias of Brisbanite singer/songwriter/producer, Danny Harley. Combining synth-heavy beats with deeply soulful vocals, Vessel promises big things from this very talented artist. It’s infectious to the point you’ll find your hips gyrating instinctively no matter where you are.After the overwhelming success of his first single, Given the Chance, fans will be chomping at the bit for this debut EP. And it definitely lives up to the hype.
Opening track and newly-released single, Arcadia, is more of a grower than an instant groover and settles you into a deep calming state before the party storm that follows. Second track What If combines the infectious backing of wooden percussion and a subtle church organ. It feels quite spiritual and invigorating. The vocals of Tiana Khasi lift the track Stone Cold to new heights. Hopefully he’ll continue to collaborate with vocalists in the future, as it mixes up the format quite well. Words creeps up slowly and is the most humble track on the album. It’s an emotional ballad that gradually builds towards an instrumental explosion. Given the Chance is the song most listeners will identify with the artist but it’s still very addictive after repeated listening. What’s the Pointis a driven synth-wave epic, which ties the entire project up in a very neat little package.
BY CHRIS BRIGHT
Best Track: Arcadia
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In A Word: Layered
