![]() Handily there are brushes for producing both thin and thick paint application, allowing the user to introduce impasto effects. One of the biggest updates with Rebelle 4 was the introduction of oils and realistic oil brush effects. Once again Rebelle delivers and generally the brushes accurately represent the range of strokes one can achieve with physical materials. The latter is exceptionally fun but also has real functional applications. ![]() It also opens up a tremendous array of creative possibilities, taken even further by the Blow Tool. This is easy to control and produces life-like effects. You can select from options including Transparent, Opaque and Semi-opaque, which adds to the realistic impression of how light impacts the appearance of overlapping areas.Ī stand out feature is the "DropEngine" which simulates wet paint running across a tipped surface. To further push the versatility of the watercolor tools Rebelle allows the user to choose how paints mix. The 'wet' effect is highly convincing, as is the way a drop of wet paint bleeds across the surface and begins to be absorbed. 19 – 4's watercolor tools (Image credit: Future)Īfter only a few moments of using the Watercolor brushes it is possible to forget you are sat at a laptop, rather than applying pigment loaded brushes to a canvas. Mildly post apocalyptic, yet medieval.” Have a look:įollow ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER on Recent Posts They’ve just released a dark new video for “The Rapture,” containing footage from the 1924 German silent film Die Niebelungen: Siegfried. David told the webzine Soundfiction that “ The Rapture is weird and ambiguous, but suggestive. My only criticism is that I wish there were more of them! Though it’s short, the three songs sure pack a punch. The sharp, otherworldly synths that opened “Hide” close out “The Rapture,” bringing this marvelous little EP full circle. ![]() No no, hey hey, this ain’t gonna ruin my day.” The music explodes as David wails “ So you call this the rapture!” There’s some tasty guitar noodling in the bridge, followed by a reprise of the scorching instrumentals. David defiantly challenges those stoking fear of impending apocalypse: “ They say today we better change our ways. Blistering riffs of gritty guitars, heavy bass and tumultuous percussion set the tone for the hard-hitting song. But it’s on the third track “ The Rapture” that REBELLE really show us what they can do. The guitar work on this track is stunning, and once again, David’s vocals are sublime. “ Shoot Me Down” really showcases the band’s skill at writing great melodies, as well as their strong musicianship. Cause I’m a creature lurking in the night, I’m behind you. ![]() His vocal gymnastics are quite amazing, going from smoldering to falsetto as he snarls the lyrics warning someone who’s deceived him: “ Hide your head in the sand and stay out of my sight I told you. The tempo is broken at intervals by a screeching guitar, followed by an assault of David’s shredded and distorted riffs in the chorus and outro. The title track “ Hide” opens with Rylee’s sharp, menacing synths, then a scratchy guitar riff takes over, backed by Ryan’s throbbing bass line and Joey’s pounding drums. In November 2017 they released their debut EP Hide, featuring three fantastic tracks. Another recent find is REBELLE, a wonderful band from Quebec, Canada who describe themselves as “Filthy with a beat, but really, really sweet.” Their melodic, aggressive sound immediately grabbed my attention and had me returning to their music again and again.īased in Wakefield, a small town 20 minutes north of Ottawa, REBELLE consists of siblings David (guitar, lead vocals) and Rylee Taggart (synths, backing vocals), Ryan Wiles (bass, guitar, backing vocals), and Joey Kane (drums). Followers of my blog know I like featuring indie artists and bands, as I want to give them exposure and help them gain new fans. ![]()
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