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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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A Dark Synth-Pop Trio from Norway that Shines Bright: ‘Remains Unsaid’ by The Holy Mountain

‘Remains Unsaid’ by The Holy Mountain

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Norway is, as is well known, a country rich in many respects, not only in its nature and culture, but also in its music, which enjoys universal acclaim. The indie scene fortunately thrives in every country. A prime example of this is undoubtedly The Holy Mountain, who have recently released their single ‘Remains Unsaid’. 
It is the precursor of their forthcoming EP ‘They Are Asleep’, as well as a dark synth-pop production by the trio, which is animated by the vocals of Catharina Janner Røed, endowed with an exquisite aesthetic by Andreas Angell and polished by Aleksander Tidemann. All three impart this musical gem with the right lustre, so that it may shine for ever. 
The song explores lyrically a relationship that is approaching its demise, in which turmoil of all sorts is a daily occurrence, the ultimate storm of the season, as it were. Emotions such as longing, shock, serenity or freedom are intensified by the wonderfully dark and hypnotic atmosphere. One surrenders oneself, falls interminably and almost relishes the darkness that is implied. ‘Remains Unsaid’ does not merely glimmer in the darkness; it also shows us the way.




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