I was thinking to myself that the music I’m working on currently is sounding very decent and then I happened onto Synthex over at mp3unsigned.com for an almighty humbling.
The key word is ‘atmosphere’ and this duo’s track ‘Astria‘ has got it in spades. As soon as the track starts you can hear it, yeah you’ve got the kick snare, hi-hats and bassline but there is also an evocative pad or two and a hint of the melodic synth.
As the track progresses you can hear the layers and the effects and the diligence and care with which the track has been constructed. Before it has time to linger it breaks down and some melody is brought in and it fits like a glove.
This whets your appetite before another breakdown and an awesome distorted trance arpeggio arrives on the scene with some angelic choir like strings to back it up and smooth as silk the chord progression is introduced. As the rhythm is developed your anticipation is peaking as the snare rolls and then boom, the kick comes in and the progressive trance comes into its own.
Masterfully produced and composed Astria never feels repetitive and manages to both ‘uplifting’ and ‘chill’, I would expect to hear a track like this on an episode of A State of Trance.
10/10
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