: Kamaal Williams (Henry Wu) provides "glowing keys" and sonic washes that contrast with the aggressive percussion. The synth strings have even been compared by some listeners to the atmospheric end of tracks by The Roots .
"Strings of Light" is widely considered a standout track from Yussef Kamaal's 2016 debut album, Black Focus . As the second track on the album, it essentially defined the duo's "post-jungle" jazz-funk sound, characterized by high-tempo energy and intricate rhythmic interplay. Key elements that make it a compelling piece include: Yussef Kamaal - Strings of Light
For those looking to revisit or dive deeper into the track, you can listen to it on Spotify or Bandcamp . : Kamaal Williams (Henry Wu) provides "glowing keys"
: The track is anchored by Yussef Dayes' "spring-loaded" and expressionistic drumming. His technicality on this track has made it a popular subject for drum beat breakdowns . As the second track on the album, it
: While Dayes and Williams are the core duo, the piece features a "muscular" electric bass line and "spacecat" trumpet, squaring the circle between 1970s fusion icons like Herbie Hancock and modern producers like Squarepusher .
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: Kamaal Williams (Henry Wu) provides "glowing keys" and sonic washes that contrast with the aggressive percussion. The synth strings have even been compared by some listeners to the atmospheric end of tracks by The Roots .
"Strings of Light" is widely considered a standout track from Yussef Kamaal's 2016 debut album, Black Focus . As the second track on the album, it essentially defined the duo's "post-jungle" jazz-funk sound, characterized by high-tempo energy and intricate rhythmic interplay. Key elements that make it a compelling piece include:
For those looking to revisit or dive deeper into the track, you can listen to it on Spotify or Bandcamp .
: The track is anchored by Yussef Dayes' "spring-loaded" and expressionistic drumming. His technicality on this track has made it a popular subject for drum beat breakdowns .
: While Dayes and Williams are the core duo, the piece features a "muscular" electric bass line and "spacecat" trumpet, squaring the circle between 1970s fusion icons like Herbie Hancock and modern producers like Squarepusher .
