AMMAN: Bahrain-based alt-rock trio launched their new record with a gig in Manama’s Water Garden City on February 22. Frontman Faisal Amin describes the six-track EP — “Part of Me” — as having a “warmer” and “more lustrous” sound than their 2013 self-titled debut EP.
“We are still focusing on the strength of melodies,” he told Arab News. “Nothing fancy — just good solid performance of good alternative rock melodies.”
The long gap between records was mainly down to Amin suffering from muscle tension dysphonia, which affected his voice. “I could pull off singing live, but I didn’t want to depend on technology to get that perfect studio delivery. I’m in a much better place now with the vocal condition,” he said.
Having performed in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Dubai in the last year, The Relocators hope to return to those places to promote the EP. Drummer Ali Alqaseer added that they’re also keen to play outside of the region.
“Part of Me” was recorded at Bahrain’s Sandman Studios with co-producer Abdulla Jamal. “We learned to let of our attachments to certain elements of the songs to (better) serve the song as a whole, using his ear as well as our good friend Amin Fari, who was also co-producer,” Amin said. “Our goal was to have it sound as close as possible to our live sound, but with added textural elements. I’m really happy with the result.”
Bassist Romeriko ‘Jojo’ Canlas said: “There’s a good mix of vibes — from funky to ambient and atmospheric. I really love the texture and tones.” He adds that the record has passed its toughest critical test too. “I always use my daughter as a gauge; if she’s singing the choruses on our car rides, the songs are approved.”
“The EP has a little bit of everything I enjoy in terms of dynamics and vibe,” Alqaseer said. “And it’s giving us some good direction on where to go next with our sound.”
Lyrically, Amin said, “There’s a lot of introspection — a lot of inner world meeting outer world. There’s an implicit message of focusing on the bigger picture.”
The title track is a good example of what Amin is talking about. “It’s about understanding the integration of our differences as part of a bigger harmonious system, which we always resist by using our differences as reasons not to connect in a pure, loving way,” he said.
“The songs explore all kinds of connections and relationships,” said Canlas. “They open the doors for reflection and realization.”
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