In the Shadow Of Time

In the Shadow Of Time by SHYFRIN ALLIANCE is a dark and enigmatic rock track with some blues influences that shape its sound. The song centres around this figure lurking in the shadow of time. To me, this concept felt symbolic of uncertainty and doubt, sitting in the shadow of every decision made, seeding fear with its presence. The first aspect that you hear are these bold, crashing drums. They fold and morph into one another, starting the track on an energetic and emphatic high. 

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The drums then settle into their structure, forming the rhythmic foundation of the song. The guitar is the other key component, it comes roaring into the mix with white hot confidence and fury, establishing itself as the core melodic identity. The guitar works in tandem with the vocals in certain sections, allowing the vocals to take the lead and then taking over the track once again. This process reminded me of the narrative aspects of the track. It almost feels as if the guitar symbolises this dark force of In the Shadow Of Time, playing against the vocals in this call and response style setup that pits these two components against one another. The guitar is gorgeously executed, full of rich sonic depth, it keeps the listener engaged with an identity that can evolve in any direction. It feels emotive and articulate. The slight crispy distortion in their production adds a confident fuzz that really hammers home this idea of a dark figure lurking in the corner of the room. The vocals are a strong suit. They have a depth and texture that is hard to come by. It reminds me a little of some of Leonard Cohen’s darker work. It has a true sense of grit that really plays into the track’s tone. This truly feels like the style of song this voice was made for. In the Shadow Of Time impressed me with its commitment to its identity, sonically the guitar part stands out and narratively all the pieces come together to form a cohesive and engaging story.