Synth Single Review: “Awakening” by SEA OF SIGNS

by Karl Magi

SEA OF SIGNS’ “Awakening” is a silken journey in sound. The piece opens with reverberant piano floating into open space before a heavy yet calming beat moves alongside gently snapping drums. Full-bodied tones carry a melody that is balmy and deeply soothing, drifting with slow-growing awareness. Xylophone-like notes melt serenely as a rebounding rhythm gradually shapes the music.

Echoing tones shimmer while the xylophone flits past like a gentle hand brushing skin. The beat falls away as rippling notes spread outward and the background becomes an expanse of tranquil feeling. Elevated tones twinkle like stars at morning’s edge while rounded chords expand in circular motion.

A brassy sheen fills the lead synth as it flows forward and light tapping percussion slips between the textures. Unctuous layers wash together, moving outward in meditative calm, as the piano slowly draws the piece to a tender close.