Portland, Oregon-based instrumental surf-garage-psych project Trabants’ new single and video Mantra, recently released via Hypnotic Bridge Records, is a captivating blend of Eastern-influenced psychedelic music and classic surf. With meditative drones, trippy backwards guitar, and an expansive chorus, the track guides listeners through a personal journey inward. The primal fuzz of the guitar harmonizes beautifully with glockenspiels and chimes, creating a hypnotic core that resonates like a repeating mantra.
The video, shot over a hot weekend in Palm Springs, mirrors a hallucinogenic trip. The protagonist embarks on a spiritual desert journey, transforming through psychedelic imagery of nature, art, and mysticism, all seen through a retro-cool lens. Mantra is a meditative exploration of the inner mind and a testament to Trabants’ unique sound.
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