Synth Single Review: “Crimson Moon” by Venturer

by Karl Magi

Venturer’s “Crimson Moon” spills out luminosity in melodic tones that carry growing tension and approaching threat as they tangle with Baroque influences in the melody, filling me with apprehension and nervous anticipation.

Sharp edges contrast with the crystal luminescence pouring out above the reverberant percussion, which confers forward motion on the intertwining melody. Ever-present danger swells as a gruff guitar carries a nervously churning pattern, capturing the deadly force waiting in the blood-red light of the moon.

Metallic percussive elements add clean motion before a reverent choir chants with uncomfortable darkness, and the resonant tones echo with ancient fear as the drums return. Static crackles like claws raking through the wall of shimmering notes as the melody seizes me with shadowy portent, speaking of eldritch dangers lurking in the crimson glow. As the worshipful choir cries out, waves of synth ripple before the track stops.