Jeán et Joie have excelled at creating a sublime atmosphere, elegantly subdued and hypnotic on their latest folk single ‘Fried Rice’. The simplistic and short cut captures the essence of vintage acoustic folk, enhancing it with a gorgeous, modern mix for a pristine result.
‘Fried Rice’ is the latest single by the Los Angeles based folk outfit Jeán et Joie, masterminded by artist and songwriter Grey Jeán. The sound the outfit excels at, as described by the musicians themselves, combines simple instrumentals and poetic,
stream-of-consciousness style storytelling. On ‘Fried Rice’, written during a moment of creative inspiration under a moon rising from the east, the 4-piece brings to life just that.
The minimal cut is a vocals and guitar duet that’s laced with a beautiful melancholy, a bittersweet, delicate, and mesmerizing melody that immediately provokes emotions of loneliness and mystery. Recorded in California, at Rancho Cucamonga, and mixed for Dolby Atmos by Keith Jones, the single has an immersive sound that’s entrancing. The mystical lyrics are also full of wonder and a litany of hidden meanings and open to interpretation passages that further add to the magic of the short ‘Fried Rice’.
A delightful single, ‘Fried Rice’ doesn’t take long to establish a steady foothold as a single with a confident composition and a distinct vision, showcasing an immense songwriter and lyrical talent behind it. ‘Fried Rice’ is an enchanting piece of folk music.