Angel vivaldi synapse full#

“Dopamine” hits you right in the gut with its very up-tempo grooves and warm keyboard lines. However, it does lean a bit more towards the cohesive side, and a lot of moments blend together and moments that really stick out and are exceptionally memorable are a bit on the rarer side but still present. Especially for given that “Synapse' has to tell its story only through music and without lyrics. It also wasn’t until I got to a bit past this point on the album that I realized every song on the album centers around the concept of neurotransmission, and this made me even further appreciate that every song on this album has at least a little something to offer on it’s own, whilst the record as a whole is very cohesive. The name of the song evokes in the listener thinking about the things that serotonin influences in the functionality of a person, and the music mirrors this quite well. It definitely is a more rock-driven piece, which can also be said of “Adenosine' (though in that one Angel manages to make his leads emulate the feel of symphonic strings for some stretches, with other moments bringing to mind the work of a band such as ANIMALS AS LEADERS). The chord tonality that opens “Serotonin” was one that I found instantly grabbed my attention, and many chords throughout the meat of the song express the kinds of moods you would hear in a post rock song. The solo just past the middle is filled with a ton of emotive character and the song ends on a really infectious groove. An atmosphere akin to what you might find in an OMNIUM GATHERUM or post-2000s era DARK TRANQUILLITY song sets the tone of the following song “G.A.B.A.” and continues throughout. The aforementioned melodeathy riffs also start to show up in this song, and there’s a very nice triplet based hook to be found here over an enjoyable chord progression. Starting off the record is the track “Adrenaline,” and already (as any solo guitarist album would) it wastes no time in showcasing some pretty dank shred licks over driving skank beats. This certainly isn’t a “wank” record, but let’s keep diving into analyzing what it is as opposed to isn’t for each song on here. Throughout this album you’ll find the following musical elements in spades: tasteful shred galore, melodeathy riffs and hard-edged grooves, atmospheric layering, emotional melodies and harmonies, and impeccable playing technique that serves the songs.

Angel vivaldi synapse full#

I admittedly hadn’t delved into a full release of his since then (I’ve loved songs here and there), but I’m really glad I gave myself the chance to here. I’ve been familiar with ANGEL VIVALDI’s presence in the music scene since one of my ex boyfriends (who I recall was really into tasteful guitar playing and composing like I am) introduced me to him a few years back.