A series of beautiful, albeit conventional, violin arpeggios initiate the composition, echoing the jubilance and brilliance of English rock-pop productions, something like an orchestral Coldplay. The orchestra gains weight and vigor with the sudden addition of techno-driven drums, a robust big band ensemble, and a crazy bass line.

That's how "These Dreams Are Killing Me" begins, a musical narrative that Louis Cole describes as "the perfect phantom zone between sorrow and joy."

This single, comprising three distinct pieces, serves as a preview for Cole's upcoming album, "Nothing," each track crafted in collaboration with The Metropole Orkest and James Buckley. All contributors involved are renowned for their boundless imagination, penchant for breaking boundaries, and inherent eccentricity.

Madness manifests itself in the brilliant amalgamation of funk and big band jazz, the pop's invigorating freshness, and an unmistakable urge to stand out. "Life" stands as my personal favorite, where from the outset, chords laden with excessive extensions and dissonance gradually transform into a highly enjoyable celebration, pulsating with rhythm and ecstasy. The piece unfolds with unorthodox yet distinctive melodic lines, each element seamlessly integrated. 

There exists within this composition a blend of sweetness, insanity, and ecstasy, meticulously balanced. Not only does this single exhibit diversity in genre, but it also showcases a plethora of techniques, ranging from classical composition methods to loops, synthesizers, and improvisation.

I recommend this single to aficionados of creative liberation, individuals seeking a moment of levity without sacrificing emotional depth, and those who appreciate the fusion of pop sensibilities with the grandeur of a big band ensemble.

Author: Martín Cacho

Martín is a video game composer, producer and writer from Sonora, México.