The Gallic luminary, Vitess, has perennially exhibited a predilection for crafting enthralling musical compositions. Over the preceding year or so, his ascendancy has been palpable, marked by sojourns across Asia that afford us a glimpse into an increasingly cosmopolitan resonance. In his latest magnum opus, the exceptional Celebrity EP, released under the aegis of his Retro Futura label, Vitess augments the trajectory of his recent oeuvre, portending a destiny replete with eminence.
This prescient trajectory permeates the entirety of the EP, most notably enunciated in the inaugural strains of the eponymous track, Celebrity. A profound, sci-fi-infused melodic tapestry serves as a lush tableau, affording insight into the producer’s penchant for the ethereal. The composition is undeniably breathtaking, with vocals redolent of the Daft Punk oeuvre and an effortlessly infectious beat that ensnares the auditory senses.
The retro-facing composition Calcio further underscores Vitess’s artistic homage, reaching towards metaphorical lasers and evoking reminiscences of the evocative Drive soundtrack. A manifestation of the producer’s ardor for all things Football Italia, this track is distinguished by backing vocals that epitomize inspired musicality.
Talk Box emerges as a harmonious amalgamation, evoking shades of Roger Troutman and Italo influences, yet remaining quintessentially 100% Vitess. In a musical convergence with antecedent releases, it charts a trajectory through resonances familiar to aficionados of the artist’s discography.
Concluding the opus with an exuberant flourish, ACDC emanates a jovial panache conspicuously absent in contemporary electronic soundscapes. The Celebrity EP resonates as an auditory testament to a producer reveling in creative ecstasy, navigating the zenith of his artistic prowess. Vitess, within this auditory realm, not only encapsulates the ethos of merriment but does so at the apogee of his artistic acumen.
Words by Holger Breuer
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