Antonin De Bemels’ “Maree Haute” presents a combination of tangible and obscure sounds that are spotlighted through a film noire environment. The bouncing of a ball, a constant straight line noise, a close-up breathing is joined with hand drums, marrinba, among other percussive instruments and a soft glow of ambient. This unique sonic cocktail enables an intimate, cinematic experience that expands our perception on reality and surreality.

“Maree Haute” isn’t a surprise since Antonin De Bemels specializes in producing soundtracks for modern dance piece. The artistic influences from other art forms, such as visual and dance can be observed throughout “Maree Haute.” World percussion from non-western cultural backgrounds is being reimagined through the track’s ritual portrayal, while at the same time, the familiar, daily-life inspired elements bring the audiences closer to motions and environments that the track fictionally create.

It’s also interesting to point out how “Maree Haute” progresses through its eight minutes runtime. At first, ideas are splattered, presenting audience with a range of emotions, sound environments to allow a free form imagination. Some of those elements evolve and continue, while some slowly dim into the background. Then the ideas are formed and repetition seek out to a meditative trance-like state. However, this state doesn’t just stay still. It embraces change while establishing its stable, unshakable quality.

Spontaneity and improvisation first appear as signs, sparsely testing out the water. The track sees them progress with each instrument’s own characteristically aggressively become vulnerable and full. Eventually, it arrives at a high point where the ritual ambient seems to exist in multi-dimensional space.

“Maree Haute” from the very talented and seasoned artist Antonin De Bemels is undoubtedly an interesting track. It would be amazing to see future collaboration involves this particular track.