Name of Kings was originally formed in Prague in the late 1990s, and has since reformed and is now primarily based in Bucharest, Romania. The primary members of the band are Bohemond Pasha and Majid Majnun. Pasha is the lead vocalist and guitarist with Majnun playing keyboards, percussion, and creating the musical arrangements. “Night Errant” is the 3rd track of of their upcoming May of 2023 release, “Yurt”. In support of this new release the band are in the stages of planning a European tour to follow later in 2023.
“Night Errant” starts off with an acoustic riff layered with a pulsing bassline and synth in the background. Interesting to note the percussion is lower in the mix with the guitar, bass and organ really driving the song. The vocals have a relaxed blues rock vibe with psychedelic undertones. The background vocals having delay and panning from left to right in the mix add atmospherics and assist with the psychedelic vibe There is is some really interesting instrumentation with the interplay between the acoustic guitar, bass and organ with the organ taking center stage with various fills and leads.
Line Up
Bohemond Pasha – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Majid Majnun – Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Keys, Percussion, Barbat, Ocarina, String and Horn Arrangements
Single and Album Purchase
Pre-order the album on Bandcamp: https://nameofkings.bandcamp.com/album/yurt-2
Purchase the track on Bandcamp: https://nameofkings.bandcamp.com/album/night-errant