Anouâr G. Shines On His Atmospheric Success, “End of July”
By: Chris Buxton IG: @chrisbuxtonllg
Anouâr G. is a German-Tunisian ambient post-rock solo musician based in Qingdao, China. Born in Germany in 1988, Anouâr resettled to China with his parents as a teenager where he started playing the guitar in bands and performing solo within the Shanghai rock scene. After moving from Shanghai to Qingdao, he shifted his focus to recording (mostly) instrumental music. With a sound that can be described as a blend of atmospheric post-rock, neo-classical, & new age, the emerging musician has built a dedicated fanbase with his innate ability to craft infectious records.
Influenced by many bands and musicians across various genres (Sigur Rós, Mono, Kashiwa Daisuke, Dire Straits, Leonard Cohen, The Chieftains, to name a few), Anouâr G. draws on different cultural sources such as the blues and Celtic music for inspiration.
Now, Anouâr G. releases his highly anticipated 5th EP “End of July”. The EP revolves around soft electric guitar sounds, hand percussion, bass, synth/piano, and vocals (both abstract and singing). “End of July” is an incredible project that showcases the versatility and talent of Anouâr as an artist. He embraces an atmospheric direction that takes listeners on a sonic journey from start to finish. With a wide range of instrumentation, the instrumentation transitions from folk-minded guitars to spacey synths and ambient samples.
“Labyrinth” is a meditative record laced with glistening guitars and exceptional vocals. The record is tranquil, and it is engaging. The EP then transitions to the hypnotic woodwinds and wordless vocal ruminations on “Danse Macabre”. “Kunming Road” enamors with bluesy guitar movements with a caressing undercurrent, establishing well as the EP’s mid-point. The EP lands the plane with its memorable last two records “Little Flower” & “So Long, See You”. “So Long, See You” is a dreamy record that is propelled gorgeously by a lounge-friendly arsenal of tender guitars and late-night bass warmness. Overall, the EP is worth the listen. With that being said, stream the project and vibe out!
