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Moutin Factory Quintet: Mythical River
ByOpening with the slamming grooves and unnerving lines of "Forward," the brothers hint at the blues while filtering it through a varicolored lens. They follow that introductory offering with a trio of pieces originally composed for No Human Is Illegal, Richard Ledes' 2017 documentary about refugees detained on the Greek island of Lesvos. There's an eerie resonance to be found in saxophonist Christophe Monniot's mournful sopranino sighs and guitarist Manu Codjia's well-matched textural designs on "No Human Is Illegal"; a resolute blue streak in the John Coltrane-indebted wilds of "Fight And Anger"; and a mournful air on "Tears And Despair." Taken together, they form a triptych addressing broader implications in light of the world's many refugee crises and their subsequent responses.
Stepping away from a cinematic realm, the music remains compelling and fresh on its own terms. "Summer Twilight" delivers some offbeat groove play and searing guitar, "Echoing" highlights the contributions of pianist Paul Lay, "Wayne's Medley" leaves it all to the Moutins, and "Blessed and Cursed" taps into a cooler vein while putting François' active bass in a central space. This river is most certainly wide, reflecting the boundless reach of brotherly bonds.
Track Listing
Forward; No Human Is Illegal; Fight And Anger; Tears And Despair; Summer Twilight; Echoing; Wayne's Medley; Trauma; Blessed And Cursed; In Love; Take It Easy.
Personnel
Moutin Factory Quintet
band / ensemble / orchestraFrancois Moutin: bass; Louis Moutin: drums, vocals (5, 7); Paul Lay: piano; Manu Codija: electric guitar; Christophe Monniot: alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone; Axelle Du Rouret: vocals (5).
Album information
Title: Mythical River | Year Released: 2019 | Record Label: Laborie Records
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