A passion project with the exquisite balance of a seasoned veteran, The Cumberland River Project are back with a delicious meal of soulful funk. With blazing horns and velvety smooth production, ‘Looking For Romance’ is the outfit’s latest single.
Based in Hagen, Germany, The Cumberland River Project is a musical outfit spearheaded by Frank Renfordt, a virtuoso songwriter who began writing songs at the age of ten. After a prolonged hiatus in which Renfordt focused on career and family, he is now back with more songs that sound truly mesmerizing. ‘Looking For Romance’ is a wonderfully produced piece of sophisticated pop with elements of jazz, funk, and big band music. With the song’s rich horns, immediate melodies, and gripping hooks, ‘Looking For Romance’ is a song that can be replayed exhaustively.
Featuring the serene but powerful voice of singer Liliia Kysil whose soft delivery is dynamic, shapeshifting to settle neatly within the groove, or soar above the majestic horns whenever needed. The final piece of the puzzle is the fantastic production which is balanced, warm, and punchy. A truly professional piece of work that is vividly layered, rewarding repeated listens with more and more layers getting exposed with each new listen.
The gorgeous saxophone solo is simple and endlessly enjoyable, the distorted lead guitar solo as well is balanced and cool, sensual additions to an otherwise borderline perfect song, ‘Looking For Romance’ is a fantastic introduction for The Cumberland River Project into a brand new year.
