Breathe is the post Placebo Effect project of A. Machens. On this four track demo, Machens proves that there is live after PE. All four tracks present themselves with a similar dark feel as PE material, but with the added diversity of some fresh sounds. One Million Miles was my immediate favorite simply because it is the slowest and most moving piece. The vocals are distinct and the music floats out of the speakers and fills the air with a sense of serenity. Tenebre is the most dance friendly piece due to its steady rhythm, clamorous sequences, and rapid beats. The Laughing Dolls is more aligned with One Million Miles in that it is also a slower piece that could tempt the goth crowd to meander their way to the dancefloor. Lastly, Fallen Angel is a mid-paced piece with gruff, yet nearly whispered vocals, a uninterrupted beat, sublte guitar sounds, and simplistic, yet addicting synth patterns. If you're were/are a fan of the Placebo Effect style than you're not really in for too much of a change. The only real difference is the fresh variety of sounds used and the fact that these pieces are not quite as complex.
FAMILY RECORDS
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Breathe is:
Axel Machens / Sascha Garthof
Daniel Sachse / Nick Zarban
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