Vilde - “Barren still”
Vilde, aka Thomas Savage, from Melbourne, Australia, returns to the blog with the introspective and otherworldly “Barren still.”
“Barren still” is an epic track, not in the sense of stadium rock, more in the sense of breathtaking beauty, like laying your eyes on a majestic view. You can tell that Vilde has enjoyed his labours in the studio crafting this vivid, abstract but also accessible piece of music. There are no wasted moments, nothing is weak, just primo electronic infused art pop. Comparisons may be drawn to Radiohead, but “Barren still” is immeasurably more accessible and more rousing to the human spirit.
Various lush, sensual layers expansively sprawl over the frosty, brisk electronic percussion. Pensive, melancholically sublime synths pad and arpeggiate helping to frame the songs mood. The electric guitar serves up a goldmine of fluid lines helping to cement the airy, sparse and relaxed atmosphere. Every sound is perfectly shaped, geometric and bafflingly immersive.
Vilde lends the synthetic textures a poetically reflective human side with gentle harmonies and melodies. The vocal is a beautiful colour in the records palette gently expressing emotions of being worn down by time, waiting for change and looking for a direction back to sanity.
Mesmeric and cinematically haunting, “Barren still” is another confident display of musicianship from Vilde. Connect with Vilde: Spotify | Instagram | Facebook