Wugo – Queen City Sounds and Art

Wugo_Ocean1_crop — Wugo, photo courtesy the artist

Listening to “Océan” by French composer Wugo one gets the impression that it came out of a night of deep reflection. Like he took some time in re-creating the memory of a seemingly magical time in summer through selecting the tones and structure that would make that journey possible in a relatively short pop song. In the beginning “Océan” is spare and unadorned, a simple keyboard line and spare percussion with contemplative vocals that sound like a sketch of a memory. But soon enough a wave of ethereal melody runs through the song for a few moments like the trickle of vivid memories bringing a sense of elevated emotions. The contrast between the more minimal side of the song and those awash in the effervescent synth melody and the way they overlap is an effective way to express simple personal truths and imbuing them with the sense of romance a cherished memory occupies in your heart and mind whether or not it also induces a hint of bittersweet melancholy that runs through the track as well. Listen to “Océan” on YouTube and connect with Wugo at the links below.