The Offering by Teraton: Review
Dark and moody music has always been a personal favorite of mine. Something about the way artists generate such an aura intrigues me, and it brings us to the fantastic performance of Teraton. Led by solo artist Phillip Brooks, this one band creates mysterious industrial rock music with an atmosphere you’ve gotta hear. Thus, without further ado, let’s dive into his track “The Offering.”
Creating tension and drama in music requires vast skill. A musician needs to picture a scene and create a tune that perfectly depicts the situation. We can hear this element with accuracy and finesse in the opening section of “The Offering.” It’s accomplished through heavy synth portions and a poetic singer at the mic. The essence reminds me of vintage 90s rock songs that carry deep themes. Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins come to mind, and to be honest, that’s an excellent sound to have in your melodic arsenal. Furthermore, Teraton instilled some wild transitions in the track! For instance, the track started in this shadowy cadence then took on a more upbeat footing in industrial/alternative rock, and when the bridge hit, it entered an experimental stage accompanying ambient too.
“The Offering” by Teraton is a stellar song if you enjoy intensity in music, and being a fan of that myself, I wasn’t disappointed! Thus, I strongly urge you all to go hear this artsy piece, you’ll thank me later. It’s available for streaming, by the way.
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Review by: Damien Reid