With a base or early synth pop, the shoegaze idea of wall of sound and a heavy bent in the 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 referred to as them an authentic 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 a terrific 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 yet one more observe, “The Large 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.
Probably the most vital elements 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 track right here and there, it was fully outlined earlier than the manufacturing began.
That stated, “Happiness” works fairly effectively as a stand-alone piece. With shoegaze-style ambient programming and guitar riffs licking on the edges of the track, 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 relatively 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 stream on this approach. With a wholesome dose of experimental composition as effectively, the album piece is someplace within the area the place MGMT would meet Silversun Pickups: using all one of the best components of each fashionable 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 shall be fully 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 doubtless be an excellent headier expertise, and followers of this experimental model of dream pop blended with prog rock and a contact of future bass ought to look ahead to it.
“Happiness” is out now and might be streamed on Spotify or Bandcamp. The next teaser observe and the complete album Within the Key of David shall be accessible on these identical platforms in November and January, respectively.
