Rihards Libietis – Transcending Parallels (2021)
Over the last 18 months, we have all gone through a whirlwind of emotions that fluctuated from uncertainty and loneliness to hope and strength. These emotions have been scooped up by Rihards Libietis and turned into his single ‘Transcending Parallels’. Through the single, he lets you know that you are not alone in what you are feeling and that working through hardships will leave you stronger at the end.
Teaming up with Toms Kagainis (drums), Libietis (guitar, bass, synths) blends minimalism and deep musical saturation for an amazing listening experience. Coming from his upcoming instrumental album, this track gives a taste of the musicality on offer. Since his first album in 2015, Libietis has been blending musical styles and collaborating with other artists to build a wonderful back catalogue and musical style.
‘Transcending Parallels’ slowly draws you into the soundscape with a progressive opening that steadily becomes a wonderfully layered melody. The light guitar line that forms the foundation of the track is met with glittering higher tones and a rolling beat. There is a feeling of awakening to the music that reminds you of the sun coming out after a storm. The guitar starts to call out against the base of the melody to form the thoughts of the track.
As the single progresses, the pace increases before a heavier hit of rock rises from the depths. There is an interesting interplay between that light sound from the first half of the track and the heavier second part. This lets you know that struggles can come up and threaten to overwhelm you but you can get through them. The pulse of the guitar fills you with strength and the resilience to get through anything you encounter Through the movement of the instrumentation, you can feel your strength being forged by the fires of the tribulations you have gone through. The softness of the end of the track allows you to enter the next chapter of life with a feeling of inner calm.
Through the instrumental sounds of ‘Transcending Parallels’, Rihards Libietis forges a sense of resilience and strength in the first of hard guitars. The movement of the single takes you from light feelings to the trials of life and lets you out stronger on the other end. Each instrument adds to the depths of the soundscape create a wonderful picture of the experiences we have all been through.
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