Fynyx Nation – God Only Knows (2022)
If you are looking for the fun of retro disco, but also want the energy of modern synth-pop, you are in the right place. This is exactly what Fynyx Nation has to offer with his summer smash ‘God Only Knows’. Packed with danceable melodics, the single explores uncertainty, dreams and hope with a flair of 80s nostalgia.
Hopeful, with a touch of darkness, the single melds retro and modern for a sneaky banger that leaves you wonderfully satisfied. Adrian Essiet, the musician behind the Nation, unleashes his free spirit and innovation through this musical project. Exploring a fresh sound, the track is the lead single from his upcoming EP that explores who he is as an artist.
The infectious summer beats of ‘God Only Knows’ bounce through your bones from the first second of the single. The echoing clap of the beats meets a shuffle that hints toward a more retro tone. It is a really addictive movement that makes you move in some way as it skids across your skin. While you are moving, there is a rich yet atmospheric synth backing that makes its way through the soundscape. It is a really balanced melody as the different layers add to the progression of the single without overpowering each other. Later in the track, there is a deep swell of darker tones that adds a great touch of texture to the track. This is undeniably a melody that you can’t help but get a little lost in as you bounce to the beats and feel the urge to turn up the volume.
As the melody moves your body to its will, Essiet’s vocals dance over the music, bringing the lyrical exploration of the track. His delivery has a retro edge that throws you back in time to alternative pop of the 80s, before hitting a contemporary stride as he heads into the chorus. Through his performance, he brings a contemplation of hopes and dreams that ultimately heads toward a feeling of uncertainty. This is clear in the chorus as he states that God only knows where we are going. There is a wonderful swing in his performance throughout the single. As you head into the verse, his performance is dark and paced, only to rise into a higher sense of hope as you go into the chorus. It is a wonderful movement that highlights the innovation of his music.
Tempering hope with dark uncertainty and modern with retro, Fynyx Nation explores dreams and the future through the addictive balanced tones of ‘God Only Knows’. The melody bounces you into the single from the first note, before a wave of rich synths joins in. His vocals dance over the melody as he swings through various delivery styles bringing the emotions of the track to life.
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