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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Dark and Thoughtful: “Opinion” by pMad

“Opinion” by pMad

Paul is an artist who always surprises me with his versatile and original tracks. He does not shy away from exploring different musical genres, such as post-punk, gothic and indie rock, and critically engaging with current issues. His latest track, “Opinion”, is an impressive example of this. 
As the title suggests, this song is about opinions. Paul asks why it is so hard for us humans to have and express our own opinions without hurting or suppressing those of others. He advocates a coexistence of freedom and tolerance, which forms the basis of a civilised society. But he also doubts whether we will ever reach this maturity. 
Musically, Paul dresses this track in a cloak of darkness, reminiscent of the early works of The Cure. He uses gloomy synthesizers, rough guitars and a pulsating bass to create an atmosphere of tension and melancholy. As Robert Smith, the singer of The Cure, once said: ‘I like the darkness. It’s friendly.’ 
Paul plays with the ambivalence that he expresses in his song. He shows that the darkness can be both a place of fear and comfort. “Opinion” by pMad, also known as Paul Dillon, is a track that impressed me both musically and in terms of content. He combines a current topic with pMad-esque elements that make his style distinctive and urges us to open our eyes and think about our opinions, but he also makes us feel that he recognises the difficulty and the tragedy of this endeavour. Paul gives the song a note of resignation and fatalism through his melancholy. 
pMad starts 2024 with “Opinion”, a melancholic and thoughtful track. He stages the shadows and lights of the human soul musically.




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