Rhythm first, ambiance second, soulful vocal unexpectedly next – Gokhan Aydogmus seamlessly unites the intoxicating qualities of House and EDM’s sub-genres, with the immersive escapism and evocative presence of Lost.
Built around that initially quite striking beat, an industrial sort of heavy-bass vibe ensues – presenting a certain late-night nostalgia that true rave fans will find unrivalled solace within. These traits remain throughout a near six-minute composition, and yet slowly but surely, Gokhan presents new layers of softly enchanting melody, expression, and wonder.
From just over one minute of instrumental groove, Lost introduces a meandering human voice at the forefront – an intimate and honest song of longing and admiration, almost whispered but smooth and evocative in its RnB to pop qualities.
This change in presentation also comes with a simple keys performance, a more hopeful chord pattern and a clear degree of rising anticipation as the energy intensifies. The beat finds its flow all the more so, its freedom and warmth residing amidst this fully-loaded and hypnotic instrumental production, which humbly tightens its grip throughout.
Ultimately euphoric at its peak but far from the usual progression of quiet fade-out and explosive drop, Lost maintains a level of integrity and dreamy contemplation that’s refreshing in this genre. Gokhan has masterfully arranged the track, utilising only the essential traits and turns to represent a profoundly human set of ideas and feelings – the likes of which will conjure up a notably personal thread of memories for each and every listener.
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