Gianfranco GFN is a guitarist and composer hailing from the Swiss town of Bienne, who’s steadily built a reputation for his unique brand of 70s inspired music infused with elements of jazz, blues, bossa nova, funk and rock. His music, shining with groove and acid jazz style soundscapes, has struck a chord in his home country and beyond, winning over audiences in France, Germany, Ireland, the UK and Russia.
This widespread appeal has seen his music earn extensive radio support across these regions, establishing him as a must-watch artist in the modern music scene. Taking his first steps as a solo artist in 2011, he released his debut album LINEA which he’s since followed up with multiple well-received full-length records and singles over the years.
Now with a new LP lined up for later this year, he’s been sharing a string of singles in the build up to the upcoming album’s release. Bringing us the perfect taste of his latest material, he shares his single “Doctor Wind,” lifted from the forthcoming record.
Originally released last year, the track serves up an epic pop-focused, disco inflected jam brimming with infectious groove, catchy hooks and vibrant instrumentation. Penned as an examination on the wind and its affects on our lives and spirit, the song offers an original context that’s reflective and thought-provoking.
Bursting with bright brass tones, slick guitar flutters and punchy drums from the very start, the track forms a fiercely rhythmic vibe capped by soulful vocal leads from Vladimir Crabone spinning engaging melodic lines. Lifted by lush backing vocal layers courtesy of Evgenia Viera, the track flows with dreamy leads underpinned by a dazzling arrangement that sees Gianfranco’s superb guitar work joined by David Caraccio on bass, drummer Nicolas Pittet, Claude-Alain Biedermann on keys, JB Moundele on sax and brass from Grah Rolins and Ediamed N’Cho.
Capturing the alluring sound of retro soul, presented in a thoroughly modern way, “Doctor Wind” offers a stunning slice of Gianfranco GFN’s thrilling sonic vision. As he continues to deliver stellar musical moments, the single further builds the hype for his upcoming record later this year.
Listen to Doctor Wind below
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