Silla Dream – I Wanna Go Dormant (2022)
Silla Dream continues his dedication to introspective lyrics and crisp melodics with his single ‘I Wanna Go Dormant’. Packed with diary-style honesty and extremely relatable charm, the single brings a blend of retro rock to our ears. With a heartfelt story woven through the lyrics, he touches on a number of themes that have formed the basis of his music.
This exploration of themes comes from the musical mind of Markus Hodal Drag, who writes, performs and records every song himself. Since starting this musical project in 2019, he has released a debut EP that perfectly introduced us to his sound. With a new EP coming up later this year, this single is a wonderful taster of what is to come.
‘I Wanna Go Dormant’ has a thrumming bassline that gets your feet tapping to the rhythm. This gains a groovy vibe as the guitar twangs into the melody, while the crisp higher notes twinkle. There is a building feeling to the melody, as the sonic elements step forward like they are climbing a melodic staircase. The rise of the tones leads you to the chorus that pushes at the centre of your back and has you tumbling into the vocals. As you come down from the push of the chorus, a 90s rock guitar tone taps the back of your head, before the building verse line takes over again. This is a really addictive movement that you get caught in as you move endlessly forward with the music. While there is a touch of retro in certain notes, the modern flows of the music are wonderful. The delicate bridge soothes your senses and has you breathing deeply as you sink into the vocals.
As you walk the path of the melody, Silla Dream’s vocals join you for the journey. His performance is packed with his characteristic honesty, as he holds your hand while you move through the melody. The lyrics build on the path of the melody, while delving into modern life. There is a call for a connection that comes to a head in the chorus, as his vocals rise with the push of the music. It is a really engaging journey that he has woven into the lyrics and beckons you into with his vocal performance. There is something about his vocal delivery that is extremely charming and has you utterly under his spell.
Silla Dream catches you in his web of introspective lyrics, building melodies and charming vocals and draws you into the journey of ‘I Wanna Go Dormant’. The melody has a slightly groovy vibe that gives way to a push on the chorus, before dropping into the building verse line. His vocals are wonderfully honest and authentic as he considers connections.
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