"Clear Horizon": Synth pop meets infinite sound diversity
When I first heard "Clear Horizon" by Starsign, I immediately felt transported back to the golden days of 90s synth pop. The piercing, concise synthesizer sounds evoke strong memories of classics from that era for me. But what makes the track special for me are the many modern elements that Starsign skilfully incorporates. For example, there are these fascinating wobble sounds that give the song something unexpected and unique without disturbing the harmony. And then there are all these other, sometimes crazy effects that swirl around the melody like a musical tornado.
Despite the abundance of sounds, "Clear Horizon" always remains melodic and harmonious for me. I'm not a fan of cluttered tracks, but Starsign manages to strike a balance. The complexity of the composition is impressive to me. When I imagine the individual tracks on the sequencer, I inevitably think of complicated "rocket science" – that's how well thought out and detailed everything sounds.
I was particularly impressed by the vocals. They fit perfectly into the energetic sound and give the song another dimension. I like the way the vocals are never overlaid by the effects, but always remain present and clear.
Another aspect that I consider a clear strength of the song is the music video. Even though I am intentionally not mentioning the obvious homage at this point – synth pop fans, especially those with a passion for Dutch directors and photo artists, will immediately know what I am talking about.
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