MP3: Melpo Mene - Kling klang clock
Melpo Mene's gentle guitar plucking doesn't usually move me, though I do appreciate the quiet dreaminess of "Kling klang clock", a song that befits the title. No guitars until the end, just gentle harp-like pedal tones and subtly creepy xylophone, especially on the chorus. There's something in the melody of those ascending chimes that's totally unsettling; it's just the right balance of blue notes and pretty melody, like a pleasant dream about to turn nightmare. The key is that is never really does turn that corner though, it just leaves you with a vague suspicion that all is not well. All tension, no release; so much chromatic movement. A nice standout among the peaceful hippie vibes that permeate the rest of the album.
Melpo Mene - Kling klang clock