Last month, French producer Ceas rocked Sinners‘ show at the famous Le Bikini venue. Now, he’s back on the prestigious label with his latest mesmerizing track, “Grain de Sable.”
For those who don’t know, Ceas has put out a lot of great music over the years on important labels like Anjunadeep and his own Purified Records. His skill at creating lush, emotional soundscapes and expertly manipulating vocal samples is once again on full show in “Grain de Sable.”
Deep, echoing piano chords set the mood for the whole song right away, making you think and feel reflective. As atmospheric pads build in the background, broken voice cuts hint at a human presence amidst the growing synthetic sounds. Ceas skillfully adds each part one at a time, like a wavy bassline, hypnotic arpeggio patterns, and complex percussion rhythms, gradually luring the listener deeper into the sound trip.
The movie-like beauty of “Grain de Sable” really shines around the two-minute mark. The intimate warmth of the pianos blends perfectly with the beautiful vocal slices, all supported by a pulsing but stable groove. Ceas‘s sound design and musical arrangement skills come together to create an all-encompassing, emotionally powerful euphoria.
It becomes clear that “Grain de Sable” is short-lived as the eight-minute journey slowly fades away. The name of the track comes from a tiny particle. It’s a short-lived spiritual experience that is beautiful in its temporariness.
With tunes like this latest Sinners album, Ceas keeps building his reputation as a master at taking listeners to otherworldly soundscapes. “Grain de Sable” is a beautiful getaway and a great addition to Sinners’ discography. Do not ignore this.
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