New UK producer Flowen has made waves (pardon the pun) together with his first two singles “In This Together” and “Closure” that got here out final 12 months, as his type is each within the EDM world and decidedly not it. This is true for his subsequent single “Voyage”, due out this Friday, February 22.
“Voyage” is experimental within the sense that it’s composed considerably like a classical track, with heaps complicated melodies and ranging sounds. It could even be classically scored. The beat for this observe, nonetheless, is rather more like an EDM or hip hop or halftime track, clocking in at round 90 BPM. It sounds fairly a bit sooner, nonetheless, as a result of the beat can be closely syncopated and type jazzy. There is a drop after the intro like an EDM observe, however it;s refined and flows extra with the beat. Said beat switches up and begins to maneuver backwards about midway via the track however then switches again fairly rapidly. It may very well be seen as a break in EDM phrases however like all Flowen’s tracks, there's a steady stream to “Voyage” that additionally makes it a ble experimental digital observe.
While “Voyage” appears fairly unconventional, it’s straightforward to image it being combined with EDM tracks in a set as a bit an interlude that might nonetheless have a danceable beat construction. Marrying the 2 worlds EDM and experimental electronica is just not at all times straightforward, however Flowen appears to have nearly as good a shot at it as anybody together with his numerous manufacturing type and liquid but edgy ambient melodies.
“Voyage” by Flowen releases on February 22 on Fat Tape Records. It might be bought then on Beatport or streamed on Flowen’s Spotify.