Synth Single Review: “Cryobotica” by Isidor

by Karl Magi

Isidor’s “Cryobotica” erupts into being with brassy notes blasting out over madly twirling arpeggios before the rhythm accelerates and the main melody cries out with irresistible dynamism, a theme which captures exciting events in a cascade of glowing light. Heavily pounding underpinnings generate a feeling of indomitable strength while the main theme shines with adventurous drama, arpeggios arcing and swirling with forceful brilliance.

A leaping melodic pattern climbs to the sky, glinting like metal in the sun as sweeping notes slowed above spinning arpeggios. After a brief pause, a synth solo flies out with wild, robotic intensity before the track stutters into fragments and resumes the bending solo with freedom and arcing energy.

The piece speeds with intertwining madness before the trumpeting motif refracts sunlight and the pumping foundation charges forward. I am animated by the music here, called to action by the vibrant synth before the track closes.

Synth Single Review: “Funnyboy” by Ferus Melek

by Karl Magi

Ferus Melek’s “Funnyboy” charges to life with a surging rhythm, calling to mind galloping horses, while the synth undulates with slicing energy to summon impressions of intense power and conflict. Laser-like sounds zap while fiercely rushing underpinnings are slashed by twisting notes and an explosive synth.

A theme full of battling strength and wild adventure swells, expressing a futuristic Western movie quality which I enjoy. The low end speeds with irresistible force as the drums and note patterns further generate acceleration and thrilling imagery of a brave fighter facing down his opponents.

Drilling notes create warning sensations while the excitement of the main theme shines from the bursting synth. A twisting tonal quality fills the melody as it calls out with vitality, summoning exhilarating images, outlining scenes of combat and a gunslinger facing down his opponents before the track concludes.

Synth Single Review: “Dream Curve” by The Less Dead

by Karl Magi

The Less Dead’s “Dream Curve” exudes fragile warmth as it trembles slowly to life with contemplation and a tinge of more troubled emotion as the descending chords radiate a shimmering glow. Panpipes imbue the music with feathery delicacy and a sense of freedom while the pumping drum beat shapes the main theme.

Impressions of fluffy clouds and a pink sky suffuse the tune, conveying sensations of weightlessness and relaxation. As the pipes exhale, a floating grace fills the melodic pattern, lifting me up and into a realm of dreaming enchantment. Each sonic layer builds up a portrait of a dimension in which one can escape from darkness and struggle.

After a sweep of sound, the full-toned synthesizer transmits soothing feelings and a pastel wash of peaceful comfort. As the low end pulses, I am lifted out of myself and pulled into a realm of meditative elegance and calming energy.

Synth Single Review: “Strange Air” by Love Spirals Downwards

by Karl Magi

Love Spirals Downwards’ “Strange Air” begins with Ryan Lum’s guitar echoing into a mood of complete calm as Anji Lum's intimate vocals express irresistible attraction above a hovering guitar. Beats rock the music like a soft tide while Anji Lum's vocals convey unavoidable passion and the piano creates a jazzy riff as the guitar moves with lissome sensations.

As the guitar reverberates into open space, Anji Lum catches the soul-deep desire in the lyrics, a melody slipping past on Ryan Lum’s guitar which seizes barely contained yearning. Anji Lum has a strength of expression that pulls me into the feelings that swirl through and carry the song to a conclusion with chilled-out levitation.

As Mars is in conjunction with Venus, the protagonist speaks about "the strange air" between her and the song's subject that causes "unexpected chemistry." There seems to be no rhyme or reason but her heart is "full of treason" because their pull is "planetary."

Wondering why the song's subject had to sit so near to her and smile the way they did,  the narrator says that she is fighting "to keep my face composed" as all of her thoughts begin to wander.  Once again, she mentions the strange air hanging between them and blames it on astrology.

In conclusion, our storyteller says, "Scorpio season, me in my feelings, is it just momentary?"