Basque's Reviews
"Basque´s sound consists of Brandt on bass and the voice of Maryasque. It´s all about setting the mood. Whether you are wanting to create the perfect make-out session, read your favorite book to soothing music, take a bath surrounded by candles or fall into sweet dreams, this album will do the trick. It´s really hard to tell what language the vocals are in, but whatever it is, Maryasque will definitely speak to you. I keep thinking Sinead O´Connor meets Enya, but a little simpler. This whole album is just really beautiful and will swoon you into a state of relaxation. Anyone want to give me a back massage?" mb
Bandradio.com -- January 2000
Swollen Stranger by Basque
A fantastic mood setting song that truly takes you away to another place. Fantastic vocal work with powerful dynamics build upon the moody and though provoking bass line.
The Album
This is something really different. Vocals and bass. That´s it! Don´t let that fool you though, this 8 song cd is a true testament to the voice and simplicity that can drive you as much as a five piece band. Fantastic disc.
ChangeMusic.com -- November 1999
mariposa by Basque
"Mariposa" is too lush to be considered minimalist yet too simple to be baroque. Basque believes music is a kind of spirit surrounded by silence. Vast sonic spaces and sparse instrumentation let the haunting, powerful voice of Mary Asque come to the fore, reminding us of just what a magnificent instrument the human voice is.
MISH MASH ISSUE # 11 OCTOBER ´99
"I knew I was in for something different when I opened the package from Basque and saw a CD, a candle, and a customized book of matches all packed up in a purple ziploc bag. Basque is made up of Brandt on bass and Maryasque on vocals--basically a Tuck & Patti with a twist: subtle and soothing new age sounds that seem to float from your speakers.
The songs are complex in their simplicity; the vocals float effortlessly across the dancing bass lines, painting pictures with rising and falling sounds. Maryasque´s vocals are less lyrical than they are instrumental. There are words here and there, but they are delivered as if they were mere musical notes. The end result is unexpectedly beautiful in its sheer bareness--revealing a depth that you would not expect from just a bass and vocals.
This is a remarkable piece of work, and has to be heard to be believed and fully appreciated.
MISH MASH Mandate: Defies description"
Electron music Sept 99
"This Alternative Dynamic Duo will hold you spell bound with Brandt´s haunting bass and Maryasque´s exotic voice. They will take you to a place of red and yellow sunsets with incense and candles somewhere far from where you are."
