“Rain,” the hauntingly beautiful new single from Panagiotis Kountanis or Muff Dada features the ethereal vocals of Polish artist Ewa Baran, better known as Holy Høly. This sonic mirage shimmering across a desolate desert landscape is only the beginning of a coming album.
The track opens with a sense of unease, a low, atmospheric hum that hangs heavy in the air. Muffled voices flit in and out, adding to the feeling of isolation. Then, a glimmer of hope emerges with a melodic chime, followed by the gentle pitter-patter of beats that mimic raindrops on parched earth. With soft keys, the music becomes a hazy beacon of serenity amidst the arid soundscape.
After over a minute in, Holy Høly steps into the spotlight, her voice a deep, slow burn that oozes with mystical allure. She sings with a low, almost intimidating intensity, taking in the heat while luring in the life-giving rain. As the song progresses, the beat builds steadily, mirroring the growing intensity of a downpour. Holy Høly’s voice gets ethereal with passion.
The final act of “Rain” is pure magic. The music shimmers and zooms as the rustling elements disappear, leaving behind a sense of weightlessness as Holy Høly delivers a spoken word passage that feels like an ancient incantation summoning the life-giving rain. By the song’s end, you’ll feel like you’ve been cleansed, and reborn, like the desert itself after a long-awaited storm.
The idea of “Rain” brought together Muff Dada’s masterful production with Holy Høly’s spellbinding vocals. Listen to this distinctive masterpiece, merging trip-hop, and downtempo electronica, and let “Rain” wash over you.
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Review by Naomi Joan