These Dead Machines have sculpted an anthem of perseverance and optimism amid the pandemonium with soaring guitars and crashing drums in their single ‘So Skywards.’ You are provoked into a state of ecstasy and carefreeness as your body is caught in a mesmerizing tornado of sound comprised of melodious buzzing guitars and heavy drums.
At the eye of this storm is Dan Donald’s impassioned vocal performance, His yearning passion imbues every lyric, whereas his strength coupled with calm makes you feel soothed in the eye of a storm. Alongside the soothing instrumentation, his enigmatic beauty keeps you grounded while he fetches the words from the deepest wells of his emotion.
His rugged delivery makes it feel like he is unleashing the rawest parts of himself alongside his pain.The 90s grunge and industrial rock is blended our way through the distorted and churning guitars, which is beautifully countered by the shimmering layers of synth texture that set the stage for the refreshing, dance-ready beats. Everything from moshing recklessly to entranced swaying is possible in this song’s fierce dichotomy and alternate order of tempo.
The use of modern production elements along with vintage alt-rock grit is achieved in a manner that has rarely been seen before, allowing essence of core craftsmanship to dominate. Undoubtedly, these Dead Machines crafted the masterpiece that is “So Skywards” while lightning was stored in a bottle. The song is able to perfectly ‘bridge’ different eras while also capturing the nostalgia seeking audiophiles.
“So Skywards” moves beyond the classification of mere hooks and heavy bashing, delving into the philosophical realm through thoughts centered around inner strength. The high soaring vocals of Dan serve to make our darkest capabilities ever so clear to us. Transcending, persisting and reaching enormous heights towards hope and renewal is now possible for us all, changing our perspective on even the most bleak of moments. The music is invigorating, serving as a sorely needed tonic for the tumultuous aspect of these times while the song itself acts as anthemic reminder for aiding us.
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