Synth Single Review: “The Havens” by Shadow Recall

by Karl Magi

Shadow Recall’s “The Havens” floats into life with waves softly washing on a shore, evoking the beauty of a summer place, slowly guided into life by a steady percussive heartbeat and a synth that expands with gentle lambency. Bursting with propulsive energy, rhythmic motion supports a melodic pattern that shines like all of the joyful serenity of a beach paradise. 

As the melody wraps around me, Shadow Recall creates a sense of comfort and relaxation that reminds me of a familiar place where childhood was spent in playful days on the beach. Drifting patterns intermingle as radiance spills from brassy tones that create uplift and paint pictures of tranquility and profound ease. 

A well thought out balance of different synth tones and textures helps elucidate the imagery created in this piece. Dynamism defines the underlayers as cascading synth brilliance, like a glowing sky, is touched by the ocean and full of idyllic qualities and a sense of homecoming.