Memory Tapes is the solo project of New Jersey native Dayve Hawk. "Green Knight" is a track from Seek Magic (2009), his first LP. Memory Tapes is definitely another chillwave artist I've added my small, but growing list of chillwave groups. I really like how Memory Tapes differentiates his style of music from other chillwave bands by using a more up-beat funk-infused feel, and by sampling unusual sounds (listen out for squeaking basketball sneakers in this track).
"Green Knight" starts with a dark funk beat and segues into a dark piano intro. However, towards the chorus the song builds into a track almost funky enough to get you dancing, only to come to a slow, dark close. I really love how the lightly-flanged guitar is countered by dreamy vocals and pervasive synthesizers, balancing out the blend of funk and electronic sounds on the track. Check out more of his work on Myspace.
Memory Tapes - Green Knight
For some reason, the piano kinda reminds me of Golden Eye on N64.
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