“Nightfall” by Paranoïd – A Song Feature

 

     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:

  “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

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