The initial two minutes of “Nightfall” are vocally invigorating, as a
MGMT-esque Moog establishes a strong foundation for engaging vocals. Paranoïd is based in Toulouse,
France, but the lyrics are in English. The band explains that the song is about
“a dystopian nocturnal walk between dream and reality, clarity and darkness.”
Still, the magic of “Nightfall” resides in the two-part instrument-focused
bridge that begins shortly after the two-minute mark. Initially, the instruments
take an equalitarian approach of cooperative aggression that contrasts with
seemingly distanced and echoed vocals. Suddenly, the track from Paranoïd reduces
tempo, deceptively indicating a return to the body of the song. Instead, “Nightfall”
explodes (at 2:54) into a frenetic guitar-driven triumph.
The members
of Paranoïd are Pierre-Adrien Marot-Babilée (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Martin
Jaussan (bass, Moog), and Lorenzo Luciani (drums). Arnaud Beyney is credited as
an “additional live guitarist.” Quoting an interesting description of their
song:
“Nightfall” by Paranoïd
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Website: https://weareparanoid.fr/
Links to “Nightfall:” https://listn.lnk.to/Nightfall
“How about some more nocturnal wanderings, some romantic-depressive
introspection wrapped in nineties guilty pleasures? A voice reminiscent of
Brian Molko (Placebo) and instrumentation similar to Foals or White Lies. A
throwback to '91 in a London club where Thom Yorke might have gotten lost,
secretly confessing his unconditional love for The Cure. Impossible love or
passionate fusion, Paranoid creates its own unique identity.”
“Nightfall” by Paranoïd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paranoid.officiel
Website: https://weareparanoid.fr/
Links to “Nightfall:” https://listn.lnk.to/Nightfall
