SINGLE REVIEW: HISTORIAN “BROKEN CUP”
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From a fragmented, misbehaving drumbeat gradually developing into live drums as if finding its shape and rhythm stretching in its brokenness, “Broken Cup” explores grief and sorrow towards frailty as we all feel as humans. Ethereal vocals and reminiscing melodies washed away the rest of the world, Historian found a new world in the sonics.
Hypnotic and cathartic. “Broken Cup” is its own world. It sets on the edge of dark and light, resonance and dissonance, peace and sorrow, pure emotional release and spiritual exploration. Written during an emotional low point where brokenness took a new shape in the sonics, “Broken Cup” is reflective of its own creation. Like the wind that glistens with immersive light, it’s easy to get lost in its soft, milky dreamscape.
Historian is the sonic brainchild of LA-native Chris Karman. Fully absorbed from the landscape where the mountains meet the ocean, “Broken Cup” is the wonderful blend of melancholy and enchantment. There’s the existence of spirits in its flowing sound.
“Broken Cup” features a cello section from A Cello Symphony. The song serves as a preview of Historian's upcoming album Out of Seasons, where Karman went to great length to gather over 30 musicians from well-established bands and explore sounds and new territories. The album is scheduled for release on Nov. 5.
Written by Katrina Yang
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