Succeeding in its absorbing soundscape and evolving song structure, “Floating Through a Dream” is a memorable track from Brighton-based artist Olly Pitcher, serving up an evocative blend of house-inspired rhythms and alternative electronic textures. The single navigates from tropical brightness into moments of intriguing nocturnal allure, utilizing a grooving low-end and exploratory synth layers to set a sophisticated tonal prowess.
A serenely approachable introduction charms with colorful synth lushness, pulsing rhythmic warmness, and wordless vocal harmonies. A more thumping percussive presence enamors as the one-minute turn approaches, where the synth layers coexist effervescently, crafting a soundscape fit for tropical getaways. Just then, a moodier, late-night pull takes hold in the momentary fade-out, with that two-minute turn climbing again into a radiant spell. The production envelops in its array of both bursting charisma and compelling introspection, the latter especially present in the dreamy break around the three-minute mark.
The track’s final minute then captivates in its glistening vibrancy, its bouncier bass presence, chirpy synth melodics, and enthused rhythms combining beautifully into a delightful come-down. The starry-eyed synth descent and shaking percussive playfulness comprise a fully satisfying conclusion. “Floating Through a Dream” is another atmospherically and melodically memorable gem from Olly Pitcher, who first caught our ears last year with the similarly gripping “New Track.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup.
