Album: “Ma Fleur”

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The Cinematic Orchestra: Lou Rhodes, Fontella Bass (vocals); Stuart McCallum (guitars); Jote Ohsan, Antonia Pagulatus, Izzy Dunn, Stella Page (strings); Tom Chant (bass clarinet); Patrick Watson, Nick Ramm (piano); Steve Brown (Fender Rhodes piano); Phil France (double bass); Luke Flowers (drums); Eska (background vocals). <p>More than four years after MAN WITH THE MOVIE CAMERA, the Cinematic Orchestra finally issued a new full-length studio album, MA FLEUR. While the U.K.-based ensemble, led by Jason Swinscoe, still incorporates electronic and jazz elements into its compositions, MA FLEUR marks a more minimal and organic approach for the group, which is best revealed on the achingly spare "To Build a Home," featuring a plaintive vocal turn by Patrick Watson, and "Breathe," a wistful, atmospheric track with soul singer Fontella Bass.