Misch is a skilled beat maker who does not fit neatly into any genre. He blends smooth beats, relaxing strings, and guest vocalists into modern soulful sounds for an immersive listening experience.
Geography is an unassuming crowd-pleasing album. But it never disappoints; its technical standard remains high throughout. His dusty loping beats are balanced out by Carmody, Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei’s genre-defying melodies for an enjoyable listening experience.
Movie
Tom Misch has become an indispensable artist on young 20-something Spotify playlists and tonight he took to Birmingham’s O2 Institute with an hour of jazz, hip-hop and low-key funk that kept audiences energised throughout. Expectations were high; Tom did not disappoint with an unforgettable set.
The album begins with an extract from a Roy Hargrove interview, setting the atmosphere and giving listeners an understanding of Misch’s musical world. Although not particularly new or inventive, Misch fails to create much impact with his listeners – the opening track “Before Paris” serves as evidence; its shuffling rhythm seems content to do its work with minimal effort expended on its part.
“Lost In Paris” is an upbeat track that is simple yet full of emotion, featuring GoldLink on rapper duties as an added dynamic while Misch’s guitar skill keeps the beat fresh. Additionally, “Water Baby” works well with other collaborators and has the potential to become an epic tune; particularly effective is its string section and addition of sample from an old science-fiction movie (eg “Black Hole”) for creating a unique sound which fans are sure to enjoy!
Misch has an impressive back catalog of beats and songs to warrant another album outing, although his entire set doesn’t live up to these lofty standards. Some moments seem too similar to an onslaught of ketamine (such as Man Like You) while other songs exude undeniable charm; hopefully Misch finds the courage to push himself out of his comfort zone more in future releases; after all he certainly has the talent.
Lost In Paris
Lost in Paris is an engaging yet lighthearted film from co-writers, co-directors, and co-stars Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon that’s packed with delightful sight gags. Their strong chemistry as actors shines throughout this fun movie that manages to combine madcap francophone antics with physical comedy and even some romance elements.
Fiona’s story begins when she receives an unexpected letter from her 88-year-old aunt Martha in Paris. Fiona finds herself suddenly distracted from her routine life in Canada by an urgent desire to visit Paris; thus prompting her to board a plane for France where she encounters Dom, an endearing French tramp who quickly falls for her.
Although this film has its moments, its comedy comes off as forced and contrived, the characters feeling straight out of Seinfeld episodes. Though only 83 minutes long, perhaps shorter and more effective ways could have been taken by its makers to tell this tale.
Cast is composed of talented actors. The movie itself is gorgeously shot, with many scenes being masterfully staged. There may be some dull spots or long drawn out scenes; nevertheless, overall this film is worth checking out.
Madcap francophone antics and physical comedy collide in this frothy comedy from director and co-writer Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon. Their on-screen chemistry as Dom and Fiona gives this film its spark, even when jokes fall flat or narrative becomes disorienting.
The film’s brightly-hued, flat primary-color palette recalls both Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s quirky French fantasy Amelie and Wes Anderson’s stylistic surrealism; as well as being reminiscent of old-school vaudeville slapstick as well as contemporary fish-out-of-water comedies like Lost in Translation.
Abel and Gordon’s script blends Buster Keaton-esque physical comedy with Wes Anderson’s visual style for this whimsical tale of love and loss set in Paris. While its nonsensical humor may not appeal to all viewers, its charmed performances and whimsical lightheartedness ensure audiences enjoy it nonetheless.
Tick Tock
Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, two up-and-coming jazz artists in the UK, make a powerful team. Misch released his impressive sun-kissed funk/soul debut Geography last year while Dayes prefers experimental sounds; their collaboration can often yield rewarding results.
Misch’s songwriting may lack urgency, but his musicianship makes up for that shortcoming in spades. Instrumental centerpiece ‘Sensational’ is a mesmeric proggy jam featuring pedal wah acrobatics and precise broken beats; making for an all-out psychedelic wig-out perfect for an indie film caper!
There are also some songs with more traditional verse-chorus structures, including the mournful “Tidal Wave” and dreamy “Festival”, that could easily have become dull without Dayes’ drumming, which highlights and blurs beats to create rhythmic conversations that never settle into an easy groove.
Dayes adds his signature playful spirit to more accomplished funk arrangements on this album, such as Kyiv (which may have otherwise lapsed into monotony without his polyrhythmic flourishes and fills). His intricate fills and polyrhythmic flourishes serve as reminders of Dayes’ ability to both elicit and subvert listener expectations that make this record memorable.
Cos I Love You’ is a moving ballad that uses spoken word to explore an earlier romance. While its subject matter may not be particularly original, Misch charms us with his tender, elegiac melody and the mellifluous playing of Rocco Palladino; both prove his worth as musicians in their own right. It makes an excellent closing track that leaves listeners feeling cozy inside.
Cos I Love You
Tom Misch has been creating sophisticated yet soothing beats since 2012 with influences spanning classic hip-hop like J Dilla and Q-Tip to mellifluous soul like Radiohead and John Mayer, to contemporary take on jazz by Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei – his sound has an appeal for many listeners thanks to smooth melodies and intricate guitar work which have won him sellout headlining tours as well as collaborations with some of music‘s finest musicians.
This song is an outstanding collaboration between Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes that shows their talents to full effect. The result is an enchanting blend of sleek electronica, progressive jazz, vintage hip-hop, and emotional clips featuring Dayes’ grandparents – adding another layer to this love story that will leave you inspired while leaving a smile on your face! Don’t miss this must-listen for any Tom Misch fan! This will surely leave them feeling motivated!