Deep Forest – another music review

Since I wrote about Safina, I remembered other artists that I think the world should know about. One of them i Deep forest, which has been my favorite since I was in high school. It was their Boheme album that got me, this might sound silly, but the whole album truly does sound bohemian! Or maybe, the album defines what I now think as Bohemian. When I listen to this album, I feel like I’m some far away country, or in an autumn forest with lights streaming through the leaves. It’s a magical effect.

My absolute fave song of all time, are Deep Folk Song and Freedom Cry, track 7 and 8 respectively. I don’t know why they split it, because it seamlessly go from 7 to 8 without any pause. And so, by all means and purposes, I count them as one song. Now this is the only song for me that can conjure up the image of a green forest, full with activities and joy, while at the same time have a feeling of peace. Weird, amazing, I want some more, greatest thing since sliced bread. I love this song.

The Comparsa album, although different, is also an amazing one. While Boheme has a definitive European feel to it, Comparsa has an African feel. And if for any reason you’re not excited about that, don’t! It is a great album and you might see Africa in a different after that album. With Comparsa, I feel the hope, the possibilities, and the happiness of starting new countries. I also get a glimpse of what African songs and culture sounds like, and that is a great experience.

My fave song from this album, also one of my all time fave, is last track, Media Luna. It’s actually a duet between a Mexican and an Egyptian singer. Kinda weird, where did Mexico figure in Africa’s goings on. But that song is just too cool for me to worry about that kind of stuff. It is somewhat a romantic song, I looked up the translation for the song, and it’s about love, a woman, etc. But since I don’t know exactly what they’re saying when they sing it, I stay blissfully ignorant.

There is another album that I like, and that is Music Detected. With this album, you can kinda feel that Deep Forest has changed. I wasn’t too thrilled about their style when I got that album, but it grew on me. And sure enough, few times into it, I had a new favorite. This time it is Yuki Song, sung by Beverly Jo Scott. I’m not really sure why that song attracts me, but I figure it’s about the same reason why I like Bjork’s Bachelorette. That song seems to unleash some raw energy that I find just addicting.

In my opinion, Boheme and Comparsa are the pinnacle of Deep Forest’s work. After that, they’re sliding down somewhat. And so, if you ever listen to Boheme or Comparsa, or Music Detected, for the first time, let me give you a tip for the best way to go about it. You must give them your full attention, no disturbance, don’t listen to them while doing something else, don’t multitask! Just sit, and listen. This is a somewhat impractical and silly, but really, as with everything else in life, I believe you have to give your all if you are to ‘get’ ‘catch’ ‘understand’ the real meaning behind it all. Otherwise, you’ll stay at the surface, without ever knowing the true feel of it.

Happy discovering, and till next time!