Bloomington-based producer, musician, and artist Twice Dark returns with another fine piece of sonic artistry that will unquestionably appeal to anyone who appreciates wisely crafted and expertly performed music. Arriving after “Invisible Man,” another fine piece of sonic artistry we wrote about before, “Time Traveler” further showcases why Twice Dark is one of the finest music outlets you’ll stumble upon in the contemporary scene. His ideas and musicianship shine bright through each section, demonstrating his experience, knowledge, talent, skills, and creativity max without sounding repetitious. Lyrically, his latest single talks about repeating the same mistakes throughout life and running in circles, knowing that those mistakes will be repeated in the future. It’s a highly relatable theme that will undoubtedly resonate with the broader auditorium. His storytelling lyricism examines various sentiments, situations, and circumstances, and he paid as much attention as he paid while assembling the soundscapes that will immensely support lyrical content. For those who somehow missed our previous writings about this tremendous artist, Twice Dark explores several different but complementary music genres in order to illustrate such vivid, rich, luxuriant sonic imagery. Music genres like darkwave, goth rock, synthwave, and synth-pop are just some of the elements implemented into the song’s core, but don’t be surprised if you stumble upon even more along the way. With sonic weaponry like this at his disposal, Twice Dark is more than capable of delivering another darkwave/goth rock anthem that will profoundly resonate not only with loyal, longtime fans but also with newbies looking for fresh, catchy, memorable, engaging, danceable tracks.
Like the majority of his works, “Time Traveler” relies upon a comprehensive collection of impressive synth works. The interplay between these layers goes beyond comprehension so many times throughout the entire track, and there’s not a segment that will not impress with its catchiness. The entire amalgam of mesmerizing leads, themes, melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, sequences, ambiances, and other sonic maneuvers creates Twice Dark’s expansive sonic universe that will force you to revisit this epic sonic journey over and over again. As soon as you press play, these synth interplays grab you by the collar, wrap around your ears, and lead you through each segment. They leave a lasting impression, a pleasant listening experience that remains notable long after this song ends. Another thing worth mentioning is how these leads, themes, melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, sequences, and ambiances affect the listener. They are vividly hearable throughout the entire track yet they don’t overwhelm the listener with their presence. Quite the contrary, they arrive like a firepit and a warm blanket during cold, snowy nights. They hypnotize you with their calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal, melodic yet energetic, dynamic, groovy presence. These sonic maneuvers showcase Twice Dark’s dedication to the craft to the max, as he poured heart and soul into this masterpiece. In the meantime, his vocal performance commands attention and guides the listening apparatus with an entire barrage of memorable vocal harmonies. His impressive vocal range seamlessly navigates low, mid, and high notes, making this listening experience even more impressive. These vocal maneuvers not only emphasize each segment and orchestration but also elevate those themes, melodies, and harmonies to new heights.
Beneath all those synth and vocal layers, Twice Dark fully stacked equally impressive low-ends. These warm, audible, intricate basslines shine with power, immensely supporting all the orchestrations while binding them with rhythmic patterns. Those low-ends are rich, dense, luxuriant, and powerful, and they contribute heaviness, clarity, and depth to an already profoundly detailed song. Of course, this song wouldn’t be complete without all those energetic, danceable beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. These rhythmic sequences keep the remainder of the orchestrations in line while dictating groove and tempo, making “Time Traveler” as rhythmically detailed as possible. Besides all the ideas and musicianship, it would be such a shame not to mention the sound quality that meets all the trends in modern music production. Each vocal harmony, synth, and beat is hearable in the mix, and this dedication to the craft is rarely seen on the darkwave scene nowadays. Still, besides all these modern techniques and approaches, Twice Dark implemented a dosage of eighties nostalgia. It’s a very important detail that makes this song shine in the limelight even more. Once again, Twice Dark proved he’s one of the best darkwave, goth rock, and synthwave artists nowadays. His music stands out from anything you’ll hear on the contemporary music scene thanks to his innovative ideas and marvelous musicianship. He infuses nostalgia into a modern synth sound, making “Time Traveler” suitable for anyone who appreciates expertly assembled music. You should place this song on your music radar as soon as possible. The single is available on all streaming platforms. Don’t miss it!
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