Synth Single Review: “Alrisha” by Sunset Cassette '87

by Karl Magi

Sunset Cassette '87’s “Alrisha” is a tranquil reflection of cosmic peace. The track begins as hushed notes grow with tentative, shivering motion and the drums add a powerful backbeat to the sweeping bass. The main melody is mellow and sparkles with distant radiance while a heavy underlayer guides the track forward. Cosmically drifting tones shine like stars in a black firmament while the underpinnings give the track galactic weight.

Tiny tones flicker and vibrate with wandering motion, giving the impression of a vast field of small lights in an ebony sky. I can feel myself let go of the world and move among the stars, free and clear of the darkness. An elevated synth extends with astral luminance that floats with gently touching emotion while the drum beat contributes strength.

As the beat drops away, a far-off cosmic flicker glides before the rhythm returns to add forward motion. A synth twinkles like stars on the horizon, shining more brightly as night’s curtain falls and the track breathes to an end.