Simonne Draper and Jon Kennedy unveil a stunning collaboration on the track “Finesca II.” Blending Draper’s classical guitar training under Milan Tesař with Kennedy’s modern production, the piece evolves her original composition into a rhythmic, spacious landscape. Featuring airy vocal layers and dynamic percussion, this release showcases the composer’s ability to bridge traditional acoustic performance with sophisticated sound design for a truly immersive listening experience. The single represents another success for Draper, whose 2024 full-length Silence of Eclipse also drew ample praise.
The gorgeous synergy of acoustic guitar and voice is apparent immediately. Draper’s wordless vocals float with ethereal intrigue as hypnotic guitar pluckiness emanates with soothing immersion. A prominent rhythmic expanse takes hold thereafter, injecting a brisk and jazz-touched percussive ceaselessness — bolstering the dreamy initial acoustic and vocal layering with seamless entrancement. The addition of lush, airy textures furthers the introspective elements, while the rhythmic briskness appears with artful intermittence.
The two-minute turn marks another memorable sequence, embracing spaciousness in its momentary pause and ensuing re-emergence of clanging acoustics and Draper’s stunning vocals. Her harmonious vocal additions pair with a mesmerizing, atmospheric blend of classic guitar and evolving rhythms to make “Finesca II” a thoroughly inviting standout from Simonne Draper and Jon Kennedy.
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