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Kit Sebastian “Mantra Moderne”

“Mantra Moderne” – both the song and its gorgeous but somewhat deadpan video – is essentially a smooth puree of various forms of distinctly mid-20th century sensuality. It’s a haze of psychedelia and jazz, spiced with elements of pop from around the globe. It’s a very elegant sort of stoner music, the kind of music where you’re probably not getting the full effect unless your skin is brushing up against silk or velvet. There’s a winky kitsch to this, particularly in the video, but Kit Sebastian’s craft is entirely earnest and quite impressive. There’s also a subtle creepiness to this music, with the cute aspects of the vocal melody barely obscuring the cryptic menace of the lyrics.

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