Vi&Pi, the French pop/rock sensation, comprised of the Brandao brothers, Victor and Jean-Pierre, have reemerged with the stirring new single "Ces instants" a sensitively woven tapestry of fleeting impressions. In line with the building of a musical empire following their 2021 debut album, "Feu d'Artifice," and the anticipated 2025 release of "Des milliards d'images," this single adds another layer.
"Ces instants," it's apparent that Vi&Pi have locked into their own space within French pop and rock. The track starts with a delicate, chopped-up guitar lick that instantly pulls you in, amplifying the introspective nature that accompanies both his lyrics and music. The magnetism of Victor and Jean-Pierre's intertwined voices comes together with ease, forming a balance of openness and strength that shapes the story between time, memory, and presence. The melodic guitar riffs, subtle percussion, and layered touches that serve as atmosphere to the vocal tracks help add weight to an already emotional song without being completely overpowering. The restraint and musical focus in these tracks remind us of Vi&Pi's statement that they want to write songs that are natural and not just for the radio.
Garnering comparisons to Titus Andronicus and The Smiths, "Ces instants" is buoyed by those references, but with the personal touch that only cinema can impart. The lyrics beautifully contemplate the notion of cherishing your life through these moments that are all too fleeting in passing, but always stuck on replay. The Brandao brothers show off their songwriting chops on this cut, and several lines stay with you long after the music stops.