“TRASHBAG PONCHO” BY VIDPOET: AN INSTRUMENTAL JOURNEY OF BEATS AND MELODIES
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In a world where chaos and struggles keeps coming away, sometimes we need a break away from it and just don’t even wanna hear any word about anything, we just wanna sip some wine, sit under some trees, watch nature, feel at ease and just listen to some beats and melodies just to calm our souls. And that’s what makes music music, sometimes you don’t need them lyrics and anything, you just wanna get consumed by those melodies, beats and intricate sounds and when it comes to that, then I’ve got you covered. This album here titled “Trashbag Poncho”, the debut instrumental album by vidpoet, also known as Chris DeMento, is one intriguing body of work which goes into the DIY beat tape genre that tskes you on a beautiful melodic journey filled with thrills and amusement. You may be wondering how good this is gonna sound, but Vidpoet really crafted this piece with influences from a broad range of hip-hop legends and modern beatmakers, so trust me you’re in for a treat. The album is beautiful masterpiece that features 8 amazing tracks, that are pulsating, enticing, has the vibes, and sounds to give you a unique listening experience. It’s filled with nostalgia and innovation infused together to give the listener a taste of genre mixing and mastery.
Bringing the album to a beautiful ending is the last track titled “Wine Oh.” Now this track is really captivating, the compositions in here is really engaging and very melodic. The track blends these intricate melodic elements and beat-driven grooves that evoke the vibe of a cool, retro video game soundtrack. The moment you reach this track, you wanna repeat it all over again, and the way Vidpoet used melodica adds a quirky, and fantastic feel to it which goes on to make the track very memorable piece that keeps the listener in awe. It’s like you can’t forget those bass and melodies, it sounds like this game you played, so anytime you see a game, then the beats comes up, it lingers around and never leaves. See this is the kinda track that will leave you repeating the whole album cos you wanna reserve it and hear it last cos it’s that good. Now that’s how you end an album, leaving the listener hooked and interested to go over the album again if they can find a favorite or they have to settle on this one.
Well to me Trashbag Poncho is a top notched produced album, the way each track offer you something unique to enjoy and yet keeps you going and wanting for more is amazing. The blend of different sounds and elements makes it an intriguing masterpiece. It’s an album you’d wanna repeat it all over again. The delivery that comes with each track feeling like a well refined golf piece, wow, I love it and trust me, you gonna love it. So why don’t you go ahead and give this track a listen and have a wonderful weekend. ENJOY!! Make sure to check Vidpoet out on the links below for more;
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