United Arab Emirates breakthrough house and techno producer Sarah R Jay recently launched the highly anticipated video for her evocative and epic single 300 Fallen Heroes.
Noting scenes of rising drama and depth, we see the vastness of historical armies, soldiers coated in protective armour, with weapons by their side, and these shots are briefly contrasted by images of innocence and joy – before we follow a protagonist through a literal depiction of ancient war.
300 Fallen Heroes features Sarah R Jay as a singer and songwriter on the frontline – distinct vocals delivering lyrics that reflect upon ‘fighting for freedom’ and the everlasting idea of ‘they never die’. The voice emerges as a rise and fall melody or call and response, surrounded and enhanced by a chaotic and passionate synth and keys arrangement of devotedly awakening, intensely energising instrumental work.
Sarah excels in this space, a song capturing the very best of evocative, intentional songwriting, unique vocal nuances, as well as the sheer weight and presence of multi-layered dance music. At which point, it seems crucial to mention Sarah R Jay’s brand new techno epic instrumental dedicated to Icarus, with the full song to follow.
If you’re new to the Sarah R Jay catalogue, Gliding to the Sun (Ode to Icarus) marks a sublime example of the intricate fusion of production skill and passion that she brings to the scene. The weight and warmth of this euphoric arrangement highlights the attention to detail and completed fullness of Sarah’s style in a manner that naturally immerses its audience.
The mix is faultless, the music intoxicating at volume – a bold contrasting of relentless rhythms and organic, soulful keys and synths, with lashings of contrast throughout the post-four-minute arrangement; allowing for the true impact and engagement of purposeful, focused drops.
Those drops are enchanting here, an uninterrupted flow of energy and imaginative concept – gifting audiences the unrivalled escapism of finely crafted electronic dance music; something global listeners have come to know and trust within all compositions from Sarah R Jay.
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