Chinese composer, producer and artist CDA REVE, intertwines the softness of ambient piano, with the modern lo-fi escapism of a trap-style beat, and divinely gentle vocals, for the enchanting calm and embrace of 22:22.
Humble by design but impassioned by lyric and performance, 22:22 features a catchy flowing melody, and a breathy, soothing delivery style – enhancing the chillout aura with a twist of humanity and heart that’s renowned to his style, and easy to connect with.
An ethereal mix, with multiple textures and influences quietly united, 22:22 highlights the natural emotional conviction and talent of CDA REVE, and was inspired by a unique combination of rainy nights, Chinese poetry, and – maybe surprisingly enough – Debussy’s “Claire de Lune”.
CDA REVE’s background is incredibly unique, a journey that started with formal training in mathematics and finance, later redirecting to inevitably answer the unrelenting call of his creative passion. While the precision and logic of mathematics continue to influence his artistic thinking, it is music—his chosen medium of emotional documentation—that ultimately claimed his focus.
As a teenager, REVE would sneak out late at night to the cinema next door, immersing himself in the films of Tarkovsky, Bresson, and Kurosawa. Walking home, those cinematic worlds would unravel into musical compositions in his mind, laying the foundation for the deeply expressive, narrative-driven sound he creates today.
22:22 is a smooth and engaging introduction to CDA REVE’s impressive and genuine style, and fans anticipate a multitude of equally introspective and warm original singles, set to emerge in the coming months. His approach is to offer up songs designed to be felt, not simply heard – his intention to channel ‘raw instinct’ through music, and in the process reach out to those who experience a similar desire to both escape the weight of the world and connect with like-minded people; those who truly feel, ponder, imagine, and whom understand and appreciate the evocative depths of music in many forms.
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