Between darkness and danceability: A personal look at “Darkness”
The intro comes with a dark, almost stoic, monotonous bass beat. To my ears, it sounds unusual at first – no sudden effects, no dramatic build-up. Instead, an electronic web slowly spreads out, becoming clearer, more structured and more exciting with each layer. What grabbed me right away was the deep, almost mournful vocals. They don't sound artificial, but strangely soothing, almost familiar – as if someone were quietly telling you about a place you've visited before.
What I find exciting is that although the song has a certain monotony to it from the start, the mood changes subtly with each new section. It remains dark, but not lifeless. The soundscape becomes increasingly brighter without ever losing its underlying mood – and at some point, almost imperceptibly, Darkness even becomes danceable.
I'll be honest: for me, this isn't a revolution in synth pop or dark wave. But that's not what it's supposed to be. For me, Darkness is a solid track when I want to switch off – a song that doesn't shout loudly, but tells a story with subtle details. Sure, there's room for improvement, especially in terms of variation. But still: Clean Beast shows here that something beautiful can emerge even from darkness.
