Hailing from the former USSR, Cafcae began his musical journey as a scholar of folk accordion, later picking up the guitar during high school in Maryland. From Europe to North America, he honed his craft in bands before finding his true love in Americana– and on his latest single, “Banks of Marble”, he embraces this sound while infusing it with the life of jazz and blues. Keep reading for my thoughts!
The whole track has this sound of downtempo blues and whiskey rock bleeding from it, with the melancholic melodies, and the vocal lines, which take on a flowy, easy to listen to avatar. There is also much to appreciate about the guitar work on this track, playing effortlessly in the registers be it down low, or high up; and the energy of the song is complemented rather well by the rest of the ensemble too. The energy floats up and down gently with the progressions from chorus to verse to chorus, and the listener is tied in for every bar of the journey.
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There is power in the mix, too, with the low-end being present front and centre- and the articulation in the bass shines through elegantly, giving an element of groove and rhythm to “Banks of Marble” right from the very start. The bendy, fun playing of all the string instruments also contributes to the laid-back, relaxed nature of this song, making for a very pleasant listen that does not fade after tens of repeats.
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All in all, “Banks of Marble” by Paul Cafcae: a blend of Americana, jazz, and blues, delivering a smooth, downtempo vibe with melancholic melodies and easy vocals. The intricate guitar work adds depth, while the rhythmic bass groove keeps the song grounded. With its laid-back feel and playful instrumentation, it’s a track that keeps you coming back for more.
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