Capturing Last Hyena’s knack for creating unpredictable yet unforgettable instrumental rock, their latest single “Make It Sound French” blends the intricacy of math rock with roaring riffs and demonstrates the trio’s ability to express emotions and moments of turmoil through music.
While the title may invoke visions of breezy strolls through France, the song is anything but. It’s an exploration of inner chaos and eventual clarity. Working without lyrics allows the music to speak directly to those who listen by giving the emotional weight of the track the chance to be universally understood no matter the language.
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The track builds from intricate guitar textures, driving rhythms to moments of cathartic release, using dynamic shifts and thoughtful builds to express the tension between disorder and serenity aiming to create a sonic representation of the process of working through inner chaos and ultimately finding clarity.
The deftly crafted transitions in the music take one on an emotional journey that is both raw and moving. The title was inspired by a story about a punk band spontaneously covering the song “Ça plane pour moi”, and alludes to the beauty of unplanned creativity. The phrase “just make it sound French!” embodies a sense of embracing the unpredictable and finding ways to make things work, even if they are not perfect. It’s this spirit of improvisation that is wonderfully reflected in the song’s fluid and ever-evolving structure.
“Make It Sound French” is where chaos gives way to liberation and showcases Last Hyena’s talent for crafting emotionally charged soundscapes that speak volumes without words.
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