Synth Single Review: “OVERPRESSURE” by Bending Grid

by Karl Magi

Bending Grid’s “OVERPRESSURE” bursts with menacing strength and huge energy. The track begins as a shadowy sound moves with high notes that twist uncomfortably and the bass rumbles with sinister weight. The percussion begins to move with growing rage as lower tones descend and a steady drone shifts.

The rhythm is fierce and towering, full of shattering strength as it hammers below the diabolically writhing notes that move above it. The feeling of oppressive weight is undeniable as drums continue to pulsate and a distorted voice repeats, “overpressure.”

As the melody rises and exudes luminosity, the underlayer thumps with dangerous strength. I am drawn to the way in which the drums stomp with insistent potency, creating a feeling of terrifying darkness waiting below the surface. Seething notes cry out as quickly bounding sounds wriggle in the distance. The main melody moves on explosive notes that spill out with tension and blinding light. Once again, the tyrannical drum beat smashes and the track comes to a close.