Under Starlingโs โCanopiesโ is an ambiently aesthetic alternative rock track blending with pop, showcasing the bandโs ability to create an atmospheric sound that draws listeners in from the very first note. The song opens with a simple yet distorted guitar riff that slowly builds in intensity, eventually giving way to a driving drumbeat and a wall of sound created by layers of electric guitars. As the song progresses, additional layers of instrumentation are added, including a driving bassline.
The brooding instrumentals add a futuristic and otherworldly feel to the track, emphasizing the themes of fear and uncertainty with fog pouring into the sonical space with his voice and the lyrics. The drums are also notable, with a heavy, pounding rhythm driving the song forward and adding to the overall sense of unease.
The low-timbre vocals are rife with a sense of urgency and foreboding, yet they angelically rise into the mist with a siren-like falsetto. The song continues with a warning that something terrible is coming and the listener should prepare for it. The lyrics of โCanopiesโ are open to interpretation, but one can sense that the song is about the fear of the unknown, of the future. The line, โYouโll be running for your life from wolves jumping overturned cars,โ is an example of the vivid and surreal imagery used throughout the song. The reference to wolves and turned cars adds to the sense of danger and chaos.
โCanopiesโ conveys the unpredictable nature of mankind merged with natural imagery and ambient atmosphere, creating a unique and captivating listening experience, inviting listeners for repetitive rounds of listening.
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Review By: Naomi Joan