Showing posts with label Ghosting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ghosting. Show all posts

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ghosting - Black Pearls

Ghosting became a renowned band in the 90s. The German Goth formation released multiple successful albums and hits. Nearly twenty five years after Ghosting stopped its activities Sascha Tayefeh reactivated Ghosting as a solo project. After the 2021 released EP “No Dreams” he moved on reworking and remastering old songs for “Black Pearls”. Even if “Black Pearls” is a kind of compilation it first of all brings us back to the original magic of Ghosting. A powerful and eclectic Gothic sound now boosted by guitar playing and then achieved with melodic electronics. Sascha’s vocals are a mix of passion and theatrical interpretations. Most of the songs are remastered edits but you’ll also discover “Single Edits” while the last song is a personal adaptation of Franz Schubert. Ghostings’ belonged to the legendary 90s German Goth scene and just like other bands; think to Das Ich, Goethes Erben, Relatives Menschsein…, they had something apart. It’s impressive to hear how more than 30 years later the songs still have this magical effect. Ghosting stands for power, darkness, melodies, melancholia, and theatre. It’s an artistic creation which hasn’t lost its original impact. This is a way to re-discover famous songs like “Lion King”, “Der Tod In Flandern”, “March”. This work brings us back to the glorious days of 90s Gothic music and Ghosting definitely was one of the architects to this period.

Monday, 3 April 2023

Ghosting - No Dreams

Set up in 1989, Ghosting became a successful formation of the German Goth scene in the 90s. After a long hibernation, the band resurrected and started to compose new music since 2020. This EP features four new songs, which were released by the end of 2021. Ghosting brings us back to the essence of Gothic music; dark atmospheres accentuated by melodic organ sounds and captivating vocals. The songs feel like little, dark stories. It sounds pretty Ghosting-like with some extra sensibility, which sometimes reminds me to Sopor Aeternus.  You don’t really get the feeling Ghosting took a break. This EP features a mature composition filled with delicacy and great sound treatments. The organ sounds reinforce the Gothic exposure. I also have to say a word about the great vocals’ production. Both debut songs are sonic pearls. Ghosting is back and this EP is more than just a resurrection, but reveals a band with a creative spirit.