“COMING.GOING.” is the latest song by VELIKA VELIKA, a musical project of Benjamin Joel Davies. It’s his first single this year, and an adequate follow-up of “Sees The Sun,” another excellent track released in 2023. VELIKA VELIKA combines many different but complementary music genres to illustrate such rich and luxurious sonic imagery. Perhaps grunge comes to mind first, but you’ll unquestionably notice how some other genres found their way into this sonic equation. Don’t be surprised if you stumble upon some of the finest properties borrowed from garage rock, alternative, psych-rock, indie rock, lo-fi rock, etc. VELIKA VELIKA uses all these additional elements as more than necessary enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details to uplift his composition on an entirely new level, while he simultaneously remains loyal to the primary sonic direction. Therefore, these experimentations with different but complementary music genres resulted in a catchy, heavy, powerful grunge rock track that will appeal to even the pickiest listeners and beyond.
The artist undoubtedly aimed for a raw, abrasive, fuzzy, dirty sonic experience, so he implemented generous servings of distortion over the guitars. You’ll immediately notice a colossal slab of noise pervading from all possible sides, but these riffs actually sound easy-listening and ear-appealing. VELIKA VELIKA thoroughly thought about it, and in this case, the highly distorted riffs and chord progressions serve as a perfect backdrop that flawlessly suits his vocal performance. On the contrary, he keeps his vocal calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal as much as possible, emphasizing all the segments and layers with such ease. The perfect balance between low, mid, and high notes works like a charm, giving a subtle touch of psych-rock sound. Of course, this composition wouldn’t sound this powerful without equally complex, vividly hearable, warm-sounding low-end notes, which offer more than necessary heaviness, clarity, and depth. VELIKA VELIKA perfectly blended guitars and bass, so they sound even more powerful together. The outstanding drumming performance dictates the groove and tempo by delivering moderate, well-accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. Every instrument serves its purpose in this sonic equation, making “COMING.GOING.” such a pleasant listening experience.
VELIKA VELIKA ultimately nailed this track. He fully stacked it with some of the finest sonic ingredients, and his effort paid off in such a fine piece that will become a staple on so many grunge playlists. Still, you should check out this track even if you’re not into the mentioned genres because VELIKA VELIKA’s ideas and musicianship will immediately grab your attention. He’s one of the artists you should keep your eyes peeled on. The single is available on all streaming platforms. Don’t miss it.
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