Away by WANDOUR is an exciting, passionate, and left-field dance anthem. It’s the perfect vibe for the end of the summer. The track utilises rhythm and counter rhythm beautifully. Each aspect bounces off the other as if the rhythm elements are jostling for position throughout the evolving tone of the track. The song’s timbre is diverse and expressive. Built on the foundation of deep and aggressive synths, the other aspects have something to contrast themselves with. The high-register moments are given far greater emphasis because of their juxtaposition to the depth of the leading synth melody. The atmosphere is a mix of spaced-out summer and subtle, sinister melancholy. This mix is why the track feels perfectly suited for the end of summer.
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As sunbleached streets see their first autumn leaves of the year, the song captures that moment of confidence and joy in the present as well as an awareness that the moment is coming to an end. It’s a very specific tone that WANDOUR captures here. The vocals are a strong aspect of the composition, giving the track an emotional core and further textural diversity from the depth of the synths. The lyrics are enigmatic, it’s clear the vocals are used primarily as an instrument as opposed to a tool to communicate a narrative. The repetition of “away” leans into this fantasy of escape at the song’s core. This sense of freedom feels connected to the emotions we feel during summer. It’s an escape from responsibility and, in some ways, reality.
I feel like this is the energy the song captures with its psychedelic layers of rhythm and synths, combined with the repetition of “away”.
Overall, Away’s tonal nuances make it a unique listening experience, capturing the joy of summer while being aware of its fleeting nature. It accomplishes this in a dance anthem that feels smooth and rhythmically continuous from beginning to end.
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