Brooklyn-based duo, The Formalist, comprising Stephen Krieger and Erik Laroi, unveils their sophomore single, โFinite,โ an ambient electronic introspection of loss, and memory. Following their recent soothing single, โHappenstance,โ โFiniteโ delves into the fragility of life and the transiency of existence.
The songโs electronic instrumentals create a captivating backdrop with catchy backbeats and sharp synth lines that drive the song like the stinging memories jolting in our minds. From the onset, โFiniteโ draws us into a sonic landscape that oscillates between melancholy and hope.
Laroiโs soulful vocals serve as a poignant vessel for the songโs themes, delicately weaving through each verse with tender sincerity. The chorus, marked by distorted haze and a drone, emphasizes the plea for connection, with the word โpleaseโ echoing as a poignant reminder of the human longing for intimacy and togetherness. The lyrics of โFiniteโ resonate with introspection and vulnerability with lines like โGive me just another moment to hold your gaze in darkness.โ
Kriegerโs insight into the musical evolution of โFiniteโ sheds light on the songโs creative process, highlighting the collaborative effort between the duo. Not surprisingly, it turns out โFiniteโ gets the most intimate in the album, as Krieger notes. It began during the COVID-19 pandemic to wrap up the collective fear of uncertainty.
Listen to โFiniteโ and be reminded of the enduring power of human connection amidst lifeโs fleeting moments.
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Photo Credit: David Doobinin
Review By: Naomi Joan