In a very odd blend of folk and EDM, Lost Frequencies have managed to make an unusual gem that will both make you raise your brow, and nod your head all the same.

The song opens up with an acoustic guitar, giving the impression that this’ll be a purely up-beat folk song. With the soaring woes of the singer, it really irons in the vibe. The sound is quickly muffled after a few bars, and a driving four-on-the-floor, along with some crispy electronic hi-hats enter in the scene. You squint your eyes, wondering if the song really is going in that direction. The energy picks up as the singer sings passionately in the first verse, his voice strong and gritty, yet somehow true to the folky nature of the intro. More and more as the song progresses, elements of EDM are slipped in, until the song comes to a complete EDM breakdown, devoid of any acoustic instruments. With the progression of the composition, you’d think that Lost Frequencies abandoned the folk vibes of the intro, but the producer manages to do a full one-eighty once again as he brings the guitars in for the second verse. At that point, you might even laugh to yourself at the absurdity of combining two of the potentially most polar opposite music genres together, all the while remaining impressed that this absolutely works. The soft nature of the acoustic guitars, the drive of folk music, coupled with fast, up tempo drums makes for an interesting sound, one that I haven’t heard before.

Lost Frequencies makes a wonderful job putting a twist to both EDM and folk. The song is both of those and yet neither, the combination of the two really makes for its own brand that could potentially span clones, or other tunes inspired by this one. It’s a compelling song that can easily go on repeat for its uniqueness alone, but despite the themes, it’s a wonderful track with or without considering its gimmicks.

Author: Nicholas Gaudet

Music producer and writer from Dieppe, Canada.