Strange Pill’s song “Mamma Doom” is a unique blend of existential psychedelia and blues rock, creating an otherworldly sonic landscape that is both intriguing and captivating. The song is mixed and produced by Strange Pill and Dave Campbell, a sound designer who has successfully created a modern and unique sonic landscape that complements the song’s overall theme.
The song features Zahara Muñoz-Vicens on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Ben Hardy on lead guitar. Zahara’s vocals have been compared to a lineage of sensual ‘alt-torch’ singers such as Nancy Sinatra, Julie London, PJ Harvey, and Martina Topley-Bird, and in this song, she sounds in the vein of Karen O. Ben’s leading guitars take the listener on a train journey through Slim Harpo-Johnny Kidd-Velvet Underground stops over sunbleached borderlands.
“Mamma Doom” is accompanied by a deconstructible interactive video art piece that allows you to listen to each musician individually. This offers a multi-sensory experience of music, transforming it from a one-dimensional perception of a song to a multidimensional journey. This unique music presentation has gained recognition for Strange Pill, with their project being chosen as The Guardian’s ‘App of the Week’ and receiving the ‘Best Innovation in a Sound Tool’ award from the Sound of the Year Awards.
In conclusion, “Mamma Doom” by Strange Pill is a compelling piece of music that combines existential psychedelia and blues rock with an innovative presentation. The song’s unique sonic landscape, combined with Zahara Muñoz-Vicens’s captivating vocals and Ben Hardy’s evocative guitar work, make it a standout track that is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners.
