Though I’m pretty late on the uptake, I only recently discovered how amazing Kaleida is. If you haven’t heard of Kaleida, a London-based electropop musical duo, you’ll most likely have heard their hit song entitled “Think” that was featured in John Wick (2014) during the following iconic fight scene. Warning: There is violence in the scene below.
There is something so eerily beautiful, chilling, and profound about Kaleida’s vocal and musical style. I was so obsessed with and hyper-focused on this one song that I neglected to hear the rest of their music for a long while. It’s an unfair assumption to make, but many times when a lesser-known musical group comes up with a hit song that becomes closely associated with a movie, show, or advertisement, the rest of their music doesn’t always live up. So when I finally decided to look up their albums on Spotify, I was somewhat surprised to find out that all of Kaleida’s music is equally amazing. Not only is their album, Think, filled with addictive beats and haunting melodies, but their music also resonates with me in a way that goes beyond the lyrics. This album has the ability to put me in a trance, one that refuels my energy and motivates me to seize the day.
Kaleida, comprised of vocalist Christina Wood and keyboardist Cicely Goulder, really do well to play with minimalism and the impact of slowly building up sound. The songs “Tropea” and “Take Me to the River” are particularly great at beginning with simple notes and swelling to a larger, grander climax. Wood’s vocal style reminds me of Lana del Rey, Florence, Marina, and Nadia Ali. The combination of Wood and Goulder and the electropop genre that they embody is reminiscent of the Eurythmics, Cher, Daft Punk and Santigold. Needless to say, this is an artist you have to listen to – their music has a way of transcending genre, and though you might not like or listen to electropop on a regular basis, I urge you to give Kaleida a try. This album is easily my August go-to.
Listen to their album Think below.
~ Z ~
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