Hope arises from the strangest notions. A certain unannounced thought you get might bring you to hope when you least expect it. Also, creepy processed vocals can sometimes bring you hope, too!
The West Yorkshire duo ‘Experiment 637’ label themselves as an Indie/Folk/Electronic duo, and their latest offering ‘Plains’ belongs in the third category. Three minutes of spacious, expansive synths that act as the first single from their debut LP ‘Sleepwater’, set to be released in September.
A strange single, in all honesty. A quirky, confident, smooth-as-honey introduction to the group’s music. The airiness and the unmistakable major scale sound provide a very positive, almost syrupy sweet, taste. Broken by a certain chord that keeps the balance at bay, so that the sound doesn’t get unbearably iffy and upbeat. A composed piece that doesn’t feel skimmed over in a hurry in any segment. The voice is not particularly demanding of attention, but it does a great job of sitting well in the mix and not overcrowding it, with simple yet meaningful lyrics as an accompaniment.
Perhaps where the song excels the most is in the area of production. Dynamics and sonic choices are top-notch and are all well in place. The verses are thick with buzzing soaring synths to make the softer sections feel like the clouds are parting and the air is clear again.
It’s a strange brand of hope that Experiment 637 is trying to sell. You don’t have to get it right away, maybe we need to wait and check the whole album to get the full picture. But anyway, this short, intricate, and dreamy single won me over, and you should not miss it, either.