Pyrococcus - Glow With The Flow

Review by Karl Magi

Overall Album Impressions

Pyrococcus’ Glow With The Flow spills over with thrilling energy, positivity and a sense of life as a dance floor. Pyrococcus fills the music with excitement, joy and unbridled enthusiasm as the thundering beats are a call to dance. In concert with his collaborators, he creates playful music which fuels hope and fills me with a feeling of possibility and freedom. This is music for celebration and uplift.

For me, the heart of Glow With The Flow is the combination of the guest artists and Pyrococcus’ skills and sonic sensibilities. Each of his guests brings their own fascinating approach and undeniable verve to the album's mixture of dynamic movement and spiritual positivity. The way in which the different musical elements combine results in heartwarming sensations and the irresistible need to move.

Melody is a crucial component of Pyrococcus’ approach to Glow With The Flow He writes tunes brimming over with memorable qualities and expressive feeling. Each melody captures some essential emotion and drives it home with unrelenting engagement, weaving through the propulsive beats to touch one at a heart level.

Naturally, the dance floor vibes in Glow With The Flow make listeners want to groove. Each track is compulsively danceable and I can imagine it filling floors from nightclubs to raves with no difficulty at all. A sense of freedom and lightness pours from the album as it evolves and the end result is music which is both pleasing to listen to and fun to move to.

My Favourite Songs Analyzed

“In Flames” starts off as rising synth chords move with a slowly descending, jet-like sound. Vaulting synth chords imbue the music with intense luminosity as the reggaeton beat adds Caribbean flair.

As the Latin piano dances, the lead singer’s confident voice carries passion and desire while chords rocket with a coruscating flash. The singer’s voice drifts with intense emotion as the beat smacks in again and the effulgent synth climbs.

The chorus erupts and the percussive beat moves beneath the affecting voice of the lead singer. The steady beat is hypnotic as the piano glides with a deeply shifting synth and the vocals emanate sensuality.

Brilliant chords jump in and the hip-swaying rhythm is hard to resist while the vocals pull me into the message of the song. As the scintillating chords flash, the chorus cries out again with addictive potency, while the indomitable low end pulsates.

The vocals hover silkily before the undulating chords spill out light and the beat becomes a smoothly cruising pulsation. As the lead singer gives herself over to emotion, the chords take on a minor key quality despite their crystalline shimmer. Percussion thunders as the beat changes tempo and the lead singer reaches out to express the words with engaging strength before the song comes to an end.

Our narrator inhales deeply and feels the fire starting as "the smell of the smoke is sweet and inviting.” She says, "The glowing dance floor calls my name, I'm losing myself in the flames," as she asks if the other person can feel the heat rising too.

The heat is a "force that's surging, breaking through" while they "ride the volcano to new heights." Now the walls shake and the ground trembles as "fire is burning and it's coming for you."

As they reach new heights, she asks the song's subject if they can feel it. Their bodies become aware and their hearts race as "the music and beat has us hypnotized," while they run through the flames.

A steadily pulsing low piano and thumping bass joins the lead singer's voice to open “Glory of the Cosmos”. She conveys deep respect and awe as the lively piano dances while the bass growls with hefty musclie. Her smooth delivery carries with joyful strength while the piano fades and a wandering synth bends as she leaps in.

The low end thuds with dance floor–filling verve as her engaging presence drives home the song’s message, pulling me deeper into its spirit. Trumpeting tones shine with clean light as the beat continues to pound while the piano frolics and an elevated synth twists with ghostly energy. Flashing notes tumble as wordless phrases ascend, the piano twinkles and the low end adds weight.

As the drums rattle and the bass reverberates, the singer unleashes her expressive performance while the piano moves with celebratory life. The piano explodes with sunlight and the track comes to an end.

As space’s vast expanse opens before the storyteller's eyes, she speaks of "a never ending dance of light, a dream that fills us all with delight." She adds that from the most minuscule particle to the most massive galaxy "the universe is full of wonder." She continues, "We cannot help but ponder the glory of the cosmos." Within those innumerable stars, there's a story yet to be told.

Despite our fondest wishes, "we may never fully understand the mysteries of the universe at hand," but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate "the light that’s shining from the rays." From subatomic particles to "the supernova sky, the glory of the cosmos is a sight to admire."

“Electricity Game” begins with a bold piano and wordless vocals full of impassioned engagement. The piano chords rebound as the bass trembles and Viktoria Sunshine fills the music with soulful energy. The vocals surge with explosive, uplifting liveliness as the piano entangles with a leaping synth that washes the music in radiance.

The piano is dynamic and joyful as Viktoria Sunshine lets her voice tear through with unbridled expression. I enjoy the vitality of the performance which the vocals embody. As shining synth mingles with flashing piano, Viktoria Sunshine’s voice unfolds with pure positivity.

The piano chords keep dancing as the chorus leaps upwards while percussive tones clash and bounce. Happiness permeates the vocal performance as the low end throbs. Exuberance defines Viktoria Sunshine’s voice as she carries the rousing main melody while the keyboard sings with unstoppable life and the song closes on the piano’s glowing power.

As they move under the neon lights, the narrator says, “We dance with a mysterious grace and lure you into our embrace.” She moves closer with seductive intent as she plays a “dangerous game with no line between pleasure and pain.” This is the electricity game as she moves with “hypnotic freedom, the voltage rushing through my veins.”

“Impulses twist and turn and sway” as the storyteller speaks of rapidly falling in love. She adds, “Be true to your fate, you will never be the same.” The night air is charged and she can “feel the electricity ignite.” Her body crackles with energy, her mind alive. She concludes, “I can’t resist, I let myself dive into the power of the current flow. I’m made of energy, it’s all I know!”

Warm piano tones cascade as sharp drums thump to commence “Raving”. Manthy's free-flowing voice sparks enthusiasm as the low end drives with dynamic force and the piano shines with a galvanizing feeling.

The danceable bass guides the music as the vocals soar with thrilling expression while the piano notes shimmer. Manthy captures the joyful dynamism of the track in a way that catches my ear and fills me with positivity.

The low end collides with Ignacio Arrua’s weighty bass while the piano skips through with effervescent ease. Vocals glimmer and fly as the low end slices and the piano stutters with irradiating light.

Liberty and unbound happiness pour out as the bass rebounds and the piano skims across the music. Sharp-edged synth glistens while Manthy embodies the freedom in the lyrics before the song comes to a radiant close.

The beat thuds, neon lights flash and the crowd dances as our storyteller says that “we lose ourselves in the music’s heart” while they rave to the beat and let it flow. An electric rush of energy leaps through the crowd as they’re “moving to the rhythm like a child.” The music lifts them higher and they’re “dancing through the night on fire.”

As the world outside recedes, the narrator says they’ll stay lost in the moment while “raving to the beat, letting it flow.” They’ll allow the music to move their souls “as we dance and lose control.” As they become one with the beat, it frees them and they are “all connected by the energy.”

“Fire in My Soul” kicks off as Ignacio Arrua’s slap bass moves funkily and the resonant vocals carry an exciting feeling while the guitar accompanies digital-sounding, hollow synth. After a skidding sound, the drum and bass rhythm pops as Deeolares’ heart-filling singing encapsulates encouragement and strength.

The music leaps with joy as the snare drum and kick drum entwine with the bass in a pumping beat. Ilia Neverov’s guitar is ultra-chill, joined by fat bass as Deeolares captures all of the ardent intensity and unbridled happiness within the song.

As the low end stutters, Deeolares catches me with her fresh vocal performance while the guitar continues to shine with funky luminosity and the broken vocals flash. The beat’s undeniable collision with the soul-infused vocals fills the music with an irresistible sense of obstacles conquered. The guitar jams through the track with a great vibe and the music sails to an end.

For our storyteller, “the journey starts as fate commands, trading new paths my heart demands.” She speaks of a “fire in my soul, a force that makes me whole.” She moves forward confidently while “unfolding dreams with all of my might.” She chases the light with “passion’s fire.” She adds that we must “cherish visions and make them true.”

Now there’s an “epic thrill” for the narrator as we “glide toward the future” and face obstacles with resolve. She speaks of the way in which we’ll “spread wings of light” and turn the sky with our sacred power. As the song concludes, the narrator says, “obsession fuels ambition’s flame, creating pathways, fortunes to claim.” She finishes with, “embrace the call, let doubts dissolve, in daring steps we evolve.”

A gigantic, rumbling pulsation thumps to commence “Let’s Attack.” The beat adds weight and forward progress as the percussion moves while the piano chords limn the music in radiance and whispered vocals add urgency.

The low end is heavy while Nida adds her gutsy voice, the broken melody full of utter victory. The piano chords have a jazzy sheen as Nida carries the adrenaline-filled vocals with her full voice. I enjoy the defiant nature of her words as the wildly flaring synth erupts with freedom and the rhythm heaves gigantically.

The depth and shared feeling within the vocals can't be denied as the piano adds bright notes. The entire song pulsates with huge confidence while Nida lets loose with her concentrated voice before the music stops.

Taking a risk and leaving behind everything we've known is a chance for dreams to come true, according to the narrator. As we set course “on a mission so grand, side by side we make a stand” while adventure calls out to us, we make a path forward despite the fact that “challenges await, no room for slack.” She reminds us to “unleash your power, raise your voice” as every decision is a defining choice.

As the flames flare up, our storyteller says, “we take the lead, rising strong at lightning speed” while fighting against the odds. She adds that we transform new horizons as we are “on the edge,” while we push limits and strive. We make a “daring move against the grain” as we break free from the everyday.

There can be “no looking back, no regrets, no holding back” as we attack and take a chance to get what we want. The narrator calls on everyone to take risks. As the song concludes, she says, “unleash your power, raise your voice.”

“Cathartic Dance” begins as a keyboard jumps in dynamic lines, while Ziberia’s voice overflows with undeniable energy. The piano pumps as Ziberia’s voice unfolds with ardent sensations. A minor-key keyboard brims with irrepressible vitality as Ziberia’s soulful voice flies and the beat throbs, making you want to hit the dance floor.

The chorus soars with effervescent encouragement, transmitting celebration. The vocals are slightly distorted as the piano notes flit and vault and Ziberia releases her voice with joyful abandon. The track is addictive as it thunders, with the piano flicking rapidly through the music.

The chorus arcs again, twisting and weaving, full of brio. I enjoy the broken beat as it adds another active element. The piano interlocks and the main melody jumps above the active piano before the song closes out.

Our storyteller speaks about being in a place full of darkness and shadow with "souls seeking solace in the ballroom" as they ache for release "in a dance, cathartic, wild and free." She talks about the heavy burdens we carry and "the stories etched in every fold.” However, she adds that "tonight we shed our heavy skin, as the rhythm takes us deep within."

The narrator exhorts the audience to feel the beat and "let it ignite the fire within the darkest light" as they let their bodies move and their spirits fly in "this cathartic dance, forevermore." She talks about letting go of pain with every step and releasing tension "in smooth movements" as they break the chain.

Our storyteller talks about embracing our vulnerability to find strength, adding that "in this sacred space, we go to any length to heal the wounds and let go of the past." As we move into "this dance of release, our souls transcend."

As the song winds down, the narrator says that we should "dance with hearts unbound (in) a symphony of movement, (as) our souls resound," and in a "cathartic dance, we find our ground."

"Returning to Earth" comes to life with expansive synth pulses and high tones that tumble through the music. Stacey Jay’s voice rings out with a wordless melody as wind sweeps. The bass descends and intriguing vocals carry the gossamer, adventurous melody as percussion rebounds rapidly. The glimmering synth calls out with energizing life as the drums stutter.

A raised sound falls through the music as strings call out with warm dynamism and digital-sounding notes descend. Stacey Jay’s vocals are expressive and distinctive as the strings mingle and intertwine with deep feeling. The piano-like synth dances and moves as the strings sing with a surrounding sensation. The piano rings and Stacey Jay’s voice flows with wordless feeling as digital-sounding notes drop again.

The stuttering, ticking rhythm dances along with the radiant synth as it flicks through the music. Piano-like notes ring out again, carrying the uplifting melody and the bass drops as sweeping noises rush again. The chorus moves through with intensity. I am drawn to this song’s message as it unfolds. Stacey Jay lets her voice flow again with intense feeling before the song ends.

The narrator talks about how she has travelled far from distant planets as a "cosmic explorer, guided by a star." She talks about flying through space, "weightless and free," while seeing "wonders, a universe of grace."

Our storyteller says that she "sought answers in celestial heights" out amongst the cosmic dust and vast vistas." Somewhere inside of her, she heard a voice calling her name and "guiding me back to Earth's gentle flame." She says that in the expanse of space, planet Earth's beauty is still "unsurpassed, a treasure meant to last."

The narrator says that from her intergalactic adventures, she ends her journey and returns to "Earth's embrace, where love and joy blend." She says that back on Earth, she's grounded and "my soul finds serenity." She says that "from lunar craters to Saturn's rings, I've marvelled at extraterrestrial things" but she concludes that what she truly wishes to see is "Earth's rivers, mountains, seas."

Conclusion

Glow With The Flow is an album for summer fun, lifting the blues and getting you moving. The combination of superb guest performers, music alive with galvanizing qualities and melodies that reach out to caress the soul makes this an excellent listening experience.