Bassist for the band Lo'Jo until 2016, Kham Meslien has performed on every continent, from megacity stages to the Australian and American deserts. He also plays in the trio Sweet Back and has collaborated, on stage and in the studio, with many international musicians: Robert Plant, Archie Shepp, Robert Wyatt, and Justin Adams. With 'fantomes futurs', Kham Meslien embarks on a new adventure, both introspective and shared. He has swapped his electric bass for a double bass and, following a festival programmer's request, decided to go solo, initially for live shows, then taking the plunge to record an album. A double bassist turned leader, Kham has placed his double bass, a fine blend of power and gravity, at the center of a virtual band where he plays all the parts. Percussion struck on the wood of his imposing instrument, subtle brushes, or rhythmic double bass have all been entrusted to the printed circuits of a looper. Looped and synchronized, each part then replayed itself for several measures. This gave Kham time to establish the deep tone and warmth of strings resonating on wood, becoming storytellers. It's music that evokes images, where vibrations blacken the first lines, initiate melodies and themes, then allow solos the freedom to speak and write the continuation. An intense, instinctive, emotional voice. But ultimately, Kham didn't want to be the sole musician throughout the album, which is why he called upon Anthony Joseph's poetry for a single vocal track titled 'la couleur'.
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