With a base or early synth pop, the shoegaze idea of wall of sound and a heavy bent in direction of experimental or progressive electronica, the primary single off Millennium Resorts’ exhibits how far one can take all of these genres. The Austin manufacturing/musician duo has technically made two singles out of the primary observe on their upcoming album, Within the Key of David, as a result of they’re fairly completely different from one another. In the event that they had been a totally EDM outfit, they may have known as them an unique and a VIP combine, however with one foot soundly in prog rock and shoegaze, they used “full album model” and “radio edit.” It doesn’t matter what you name them, the 2 variations of “Happiness” are an excellent introduction into the immersive, multi-genre world of Millennium Resorts.
With “Happiness” releasing simply this previous week on October 27, Millennium Resorts plan to launch another observe, “The Huge Present,” earlier than Within the Key of David drops on January 26. Presumably, these are the primary two tracks of the album, as they’ve stated it’s an idea album and meant to be listened to from begin to end.
One of the vital vital points of ‘In The Key of David’ is that it’s meant to be listened to from entrance to again. The album was composed and executed as an album. It was by no means only a tune right here and there, it was utterly outlined earlier than the manufacturing began.
That stated, “Happiness” works fairly nicely as a stand-alone piece. With shoegaze-style ambient programming and guitar riffs licking on the edges of the tune, the complete model channels dream pop like M83 or Washed Out however with a distinct, extra rock-forward format. The Moog-style ambient synths are there to assist the vox and guitar somewhat than all the weather flowing collectively. Because the duo had been impressed by the likes of Pink Floyd and different progressive rock acts within the style’s heyday, it is smart that “Happiness” would movement on this method. With a wholesome dose of experimental composition as nicely, the album piece is someplace within the house the place MGMT would meet Silversun Pickups: using all one of the best parts of each trendy style to create an immersive and emotive expertise. As soon as the guitar solo kicks in close to the tip of the almost eight-minute observe, listeners can be utterly drawn in.
The radio edit of “Happiness” has a shorter intro however there may be nonetheless a distinct intro created for it. The verse and preliminary music additionally sound extra minimal and uncooked. Whether or not it’s because the Millennium Resorts created completely different manufacturing or just because the cuts and edits are so masterful that it creates the sensation of a totally completely different observe doesn’t actually matter; it’s a distinct expertise.
Except for all of the model and substance of their work, Millennium Resorts appear to be all in regards to the expertise. They need to immerse the listener on this world of sound they’ve created, and if “Happiness” is something to go by, they’re glorious at doing simply that. Within the Key of David will probably be a fair headier expertise, and followers of this experimental model of dream pop combined with prog rock and a contact of future bass ought to look ahead to it.
“Happiness” is out now and could be streamed on Spotify or Bandcamp. The following teaser observe and the complete album Within the Key of David can be obtainable on these identical platforms in November and January, respectively.
