PREMIERE: POINT LOBO ‘TACOMA NARROWS’
Inspired by the infamous Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse, the title track revolves around life's unexpected ebbs and flows. Swaying from one side to another, life is a journey of constant rebalancing and juggling between series of events. Characterized by a bass-driven, glaring dissonance that reminds of tragic catastrophe bouncing in between the ethereal, piano-based introspective highlight of emotions and feelings, “Tacoma Narrows” sonically depicts life’s oscillation as its narrative evolves and the plots thicken.
The disastrous nature comes to life in its sonic form. The track escalates to its climax in an overwhelming turmoil, featuring free improvisation between horn virtuosos Hitomi Oba on Tenor Sax and Nick DePinna on Trombone, recorded while watching the Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse footage. As if thousands of cars crash into each other as the gigantic concrete collapse, falling to the ground. Dust and smoke in the air, screaming and crying mudded in the circling ambulance alarms, burning the sky.
As a seasoned songwriter, composer, and producer for film, TV, and digital media, Point Lobo has displayed his precise, dramatic writing style and extended color palette in Tacoma Narrows. Post-punk influence coiled in the bewitching dream-pop candy wraps with neon beats and simulated pads and effects.
“Broken Parts” introduces you to a bizarre, wonderful, psychedelic world, dazzlingly in its captivating, anthemic chorus and the simulated sounds wandering wild in its dream-pop sound realm.
“Kita City” features an ethereal vocal blossoming in the electric drum machine and driving synth. The free-spirited “Low Flame” spins into the sensitive, melancholy world of “Helen’s Song.” The album concludes with a fun, bouncy, industrial “What Did I Drop.” The EP takes you to a movie theatre with your eyes blindfolded and all your senses heightened.
