Spacious, surreal, and dramatic, the second single from The Neuromaniacs is a trippy, psychedelic affair that strays from the darkness of their debut ‘Revelations’. Via grandiose synth pads and anthemic chords, ‘Remnants’ delivers an unforgettable listening experience.
Based in Kells, The Neuromaniacs is the stage name of independent artist Johnny Brewer and his musical persona, in which he blends elements of cinematic music with electronic sampling and processing. On his second single ‘Remnants’, Brewer explores grand philosophical concepts such as life and the universe, tapping into the views that all existence in a way pours onto itself in a never-ending circle.
Circles play an important role in ‘Remnants’, apparent in the accompanying clip, composed primarily of circles or circular objects bleeding into each other. The music, while brighter than Brewer’s first single, still flirts with darkness in its own way. With chord motifs that are inherently ominous, and with foreboding pads and a looming, driving beat, ‘Remnants’ is hardly an uplifting composition. On the other hand, the sheer scale of the pads and melodies give the music a sense of reverence that’s rare and always a pleasure to behold.
‘Remnants’ is a rich instrumental that takes its time to deliver its overarching themes. Via melancholic chord sequences, dazzling imagery, gargantuan production, and overwound philosophy, Johnny Brewer is tackling larger than life concepts with no fear.