Miss Finewood Review - Forever Faking Memoirs - Fiona Fiasco & Melodiesinfonie

The Swiss musician and artist Fiona Fiasco teamed up with the amazing producer Melodiesinfonie to create her latest project ‘Forever Faking Memoirs’. The 8 track LP combines both of the artists’ styles seamlessly.

The project starts with the wonderfully named ‘Brangelina Fanfiction’. The intriguing title had me expecting a lively sound, but I was pleasantly surprised by the soothing and enticing melody instead. I instantly fell for the soft click-clacks of the drumline and the use of dreamy keyboard chords. My first listen of this song literally made me put a pause on responding to emails to go and bask in the evening sunlight streaming in from my bedroom window. Bliss.

Fiona’s hazy, almost hypnotic voice marries well with each rhythm presented on the project. There are moments in a few songs where the instrumental shines by itself, but Fiona’s vocals adds depth and develops the sentiment the song possesses which further allows the listener to be completely swept away. I felt this the most with ‘Strong Ankles’ and ‘You Didn’t Touch My Neck’.

My favourite track from this project changes from day to day, but I have a very deep appreciation for ‘Je Suis Avec Moi’. The song is very high energy and the delivery of the lyrics have an extra playful feel to them. It’s absolutely perfect for frantically dancing around your bedroom (which I often do). The old skool electronic arrangement stands out among the duo’s more sensual sounds.

I would rate this project 4.5/5 Aloe Vera plants. I’m definitely looking forward to future work from Fiona Fiasco & Melodiesinfoie collectively as well as individually!

Miss Finewood 

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