Just before the song's midpoint, the listener is treated to an ethereal breakdown sequence, in which a deliberately muffled piano theme conveys a gentle, yet poignant expression of hope and resilience. The atmospheric layers continue to unfurl and take myriad shapes and textures, allowing the listener's imagination to escape the rigid confines of quotidian, existential struggles. An exceedingly gentle house beat patiently enters the mix, as dreamlike textures engulf the soundscape. The B-Side, "Tribute To Me," is a solo offering from Aftruu, and it proves to be a soothing sonic counterpoint to the title cut of the release. Finally, a formidable drop sequence, which moves to and fro with an infectious swing, is unleashed, thereby (exquisitely) releasing the song's palpable tension. The instrumental continues to crescendo, ultimately enveloping Astroleaf's repeating refrain, eliciting a heightened level of suspense and anxious excitement in the listener. Bellowing bass swells reinforce the ominous aura, as does the emergence of Astroleaf's hypnotic falsetto. Kicking off the EP, "Rewind To Remind" begins with the foreboding, muddled din of city traffic, late at night in the city. The Midnight - Days of ThunderGenre: synthwave, synth-pop, electronic Release date: July 15, 2014Tracklist:The Years (prologue) 0:00Gloria 6:09WeMoveForward. Returning this year for an equally memorable sophomore effort, Aftruu and Astroleaf now present "Rewind To Remind," a deep and dark gem that delivers a ferocious climax Aftruu also provides the B-side "Tribute To Me," a much lighter and more atmospheric aural affair.
The quality of this EP projected them with Synth-pop ambassadors like Electric Youth or GUNSHIP. Last year, Russian artist Aftruu (aka Enviado Vida) joined forces with Norwegian singer, songwriter, and producer Astroleaf on "I've Been Letting Go Of You," an especially soulful debut collaboration, from two esteemed veteran talents in our ranks. They began the adventure of « The Midnight » in 2014 with a first 6 titles EP named « Days of Thunder «.