Brand new music form Matthias Boretius promises an ambient and soulful, organic journey as ever – this time taking subtle influence from the likes of Underworld, only veering off creatively, with near-operatic vocals that enchant and engage the senses and thought process.
Bhole Baba is one of a handful of new songs from Matthias Boretius, and it’s a stunning performance, backed and enhanced by a fully immersive dance production that soars through the airwaves.
From mellow eighties-style beginnings through a tribal dance realm towards anthemic, evocative crescendos, Bhole Baba keeps on raising the passion and power of its presence, but also holds closely to this ambient, atmospheric and sweeping soundscape that is the beating heart of the arrangement.
Matthias provides gorgeously alluring vocals, and these blend beautifully with the surrounding synths, keys, and the four-to-the-floor bassline and beat combination. All the while, the lyrics are fascinating – hypnotic, poetic, mysterious, somewhat exotic, and that’s a winning combination in terms of both the way the music makes you feel and the intricacy and identity that Matthias consistently delivers with his original music.
Other recent singles let versatility play an equal role, but still that central identity stands tall. Love Will Stay is gorgeous, mildly industrial rhythms countering a smooth and soulful declaration of love and optimism. It’s the Matthias Boretius voice in both depth and delicacy, and also throughout these contemplative, unique but relatable then powerful lyrics.
The melody feels almost unpredictable, but then it satisfies, and this too is a unique and impressive trait found throughout Matthias’ repertoire. This song is euphoric, inspiring and motivational, and it feels like a shining light that’s essential in times of great darkness.
Next we move into the fully sweeping sensations of synth-wave and EDM, as Pleiadians again achieves a fine balance between the satisfying and the outlandish and unorthodox. It’s a brilliantly energising listen, with a free-flowing vocal style that’s unexpected but aptly free in its sense of connection to the subject matter and the escapism of performance and being.
Finally, a touch of piano and some whispered fragments let Joy bring further positivity and reflection, with an easier backdrop letting quiet contemplations resound then peak for a brighter finish both conceptually and melodically. This is another stunning performance, something that feels like an experience, rather than simply a song, and it’s cinematic to let yourself truly fall under the spell of the music and vocal guide.
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