'Sun Salutations' by Breach. Courtesy These Eyes.
It’s likely that at some point in your life, you’ve come across the aphorism that the eye serves as a window to the soul. In a world where our body language and words have developed the ability to socially veil our true intentions, the eye behaves as a blind spot to the human reflex of reticence.
Given this premise, we could hypothesise that humans would possess a greater mutual understanding of each other, had we naturally developed with more than two eyes. Whilst I am in no way suggesting that Ben Westbeech, who operates under his better-known moniker, Breach, advocates for this potentially absurd suggestion, the surreal cover art for his latest EP, Sun Salutations certainly doesn’t rule out the option entirely.
Released via André Hommen’s label These Eyes, which incidentally has all it’s artists adopt a similar eye-driven profile image for their cover art, Westbeech’s latest efforts channel supernal energy into a two-pronged soundtrack that carries an overarching aura of hope.
The title track of the project, ‘Sun Salutations’, gradually lathers synths over kick-hats that glide into a captivating breakdown before leading the listener into the close of the track marrying fluffy chord progressions with a faithful bassline. The EP’s B-Side titled ‘Horizons’ features Cinnaman, and opts for a slightly softer approach than its Side-A counterpart. Progressive synths remain a mainstay of Westbeech’s sonic impetus, but at a gentler rise.
For many, winter in lockdown has proven to be relentlessly unforgiving. However, as daylight hours begin to extend, vaccines continue to be rolled out and the residual stress of the last year slowly slides away, Westbeech’s Sun Salutations EP acts as a welcome call to empty dancefloors everywhere, letting them know that it won’t be too long before we’re back.
Stream and purchase a 12″ Vinyl of Breach’s latest EP ‘Sun Salutations’ via Kompakt.