Andromeda - Gorillaz
from the album Humanz (2017)
When circumstances in your little corner of the world grow grim, do you have a "safe room" to retreat to? Is there a special place, or activity, where you can shut out despair and envelop yourself in happiness (or simply be numb)? My guess is that you do.
Once upon a time, I used to head to the beach, walk past the lighthouse and the naked people, and find a secluded spot along the dunes where I could sit, stare at the sea, and escape. Nowadays, I tend to lose myself in writing, listening to music, or noodling on a guitar. Regardless of the activity, a glass of wine is never too far from reach.
This is the general theme of Andromeda, a new song by Gorillaz. Although the title suggests skedaddling over to the next galaxy, the Andromeda of this song is a dance club that existed in back in the 80s, in the British town of Colchester. The club played vintage soul music.
A dance floor is the perfect place to escape. The groove, the beat, the vibe, and kindred spirits looking to lose themselves in the moment. It is a place where nothing else matters.
The song Andromeda mimics this experience. It is a dance song with a straight beat, subtly hooking groove, and a minimalistic house sensibility. The synthesizers offer a whiff of 80s in their tone while never conceding the song's modern edge. Well-considered vocal performances by 2-D (Damon Albarn's virtual persona) and D.R.A.M. fill out the soundscape.
The song also contains a sense of melancholy and emptiness that I find curiously appealing. Perhaps it is a Colchester thing? After all, this is the town where poet Jane Taylor wrote Twinkle Twinkle Little Star back in 1806.
Click Here to listen to Andromeda by Gorillaz.
When circumstances in your little corner of the world grow grim, do you have a "safe room" to retreat to? Is there a special place, or activity, where you can shut out despair and envelop yourself in happiness (or simply be numb)? My guess is that you do.
Once upon a time, I used to head to the beach, walk past the lighthouse and the naked people, and find a secluded spot along the dunes where I could sit, stare at the sea, and escape. Nowadays, I tend to lose myself in writing, listening to music, or noodling on a guitar. Regardless of the activity, a glass of wine is never too far from reach.
This is the general theme of Andromeda, a new song by Gorillaz. Although the title suggests skedaddling over to the next galaxy, the Andromeda of this song is a dance club that existed in back in the 80s, in the British town of Colchester. The club played vintage soul music.
A dance floor is the perfect place to escape. The groove, the beat, the vibe, and kindred spirits looking to lose themselves in the moment. It is a place where nothing else matters.
The song Andromeda mimics this experience. It is a dance song with a straight beat, subtly hooking groove, and a minimalistic house sensibility. The synthesizers offer a whiff of 80s in their tone while never conceding the song's modern edge. Well-considered vocal performances by 2-D (Damon Albarn's virtual persona) and D.R.A.M. fill out the soundscape.
The song also contains a sense of melancholy and emptiness that I find curiously appealing. Perhaps it is a Colchester thing? After all, this is the town where poet Jane Taylor wrote Twinkle Twinkle Little Star back in 1806.
Click Here to listen to Andromeda by Gorillaz.
Comments
Post a Comment