A cascading instrumental piece that has the very concept of flow state so expertly netted out, Julian Petrin’s Les Folies’ is a remarkable feat in an artists ability to fuse sounds that seem conceptually disparate but are in fact keenly synergistic. Petrin’s deft combination of classical and electronic elements builds connections between neo-classical music, compositional ambient and downtempo electronica, combined with strong melodic themes and the influences of classical songwriting. The first of a slew of releases that Petrin has planned for 2022, ‘Les Folies’ is at its best when you let the song sweep you away. The subtlety in its composition, exemplified through a whole host of scattered sounds that coalesce to create a song that flows like a river, with the serenity and peace that brings.
It’s a magical track to unwind to and an even better one to hone yourself through. ‘Les Folies’ speaks to me at a visceral level, employing all of its various dexterous instrumental facets to lay the path for this stream of peace to wash over you.