The first release on Palto Flats’ PFF series for contemporary electronic / experimental / dance releases in limited format. Conga Square – Secada Mondatta treads similar musical territories as Tolouse Low Trax, Burnt Friedman & Holger Czukay.
“A key trait of the record is the contrast between synthetic and acoustic sounds, like how hand percussion is subtly layered on top of the rhythmic synth line in “Fifth Season.” The electronic rhythms are pleasingly twisted and funky, teeming with the subtle quirks of an organic system. Unexpectedly, the track steadily becomes joyful as a synth toys with pitch-bent melodic lines and gurgling modulations.
Similar juxtapositions also drive “Raiders.” A flute trills suggestively but no one else wants to play—the spacious arrangement is stark, which isolates the frisky flute. The group toys with near-silence and the subs are surprisingly weighty considering the loose atmosphere. “Raiders” doesn’t have “Fifth Season”‘s weirdo funk, but its restraint makes for a solemn listen. While “Raiders”‘ flute and the lead lines from “Fifth Season” are essential to the overall character of Conga Square, it’s hard to ignore how strong the moodier elements are in isolation.
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