Writing Prompt: Pick a song by an artist you don't know about and write about it...
I was introduce to Moderat for the first time by a friend of mind during our senior project work time. I was spending my time looking for new artists on Bandcamp, but desperately I couldn't find anything worth writing about. During that moment of desperation, my friend came to my savior and finally introduced me to something new that caught my interested. In full honestly I spent about 5 minutes listening to just one track, but that was enough to convince me to consider going to one of their concerts.
I was kind of in a plain listening level when I saw their music video for 'Bad Kingdom', I really didn't know if I liked them or not. To me they really sounded like Imagine Dragons at first, so I didn't really see anything special. At this point though I didn't really care, I just wanted to go see someone live. I was open to the thought of doing my best to be open minded. For a good 2 weeks I kind of ignore them, putting them aside as I searched deep on Soundcloud and Bandcamp for new artist, until today.
As I looked at my writing prompt for today, Moderat is what first came into my mind. I was committed to take my time and give these guys a true chance to convince me in liking their music. I spent my time listening 'Bad Kingdom' again to see what I really like about the song. Straight from the beginning I thought it was unique how it starts off a very "synthy" hook. Apart from Imagine Dragons I never really listen to that sort of electronic/rock combination before, so it was a very unique. Apart from that, I really dig the guy's voice. He's has a very scruffy, but smooth voice that almost acts as the gluing piece to all the instrumentals in the song.
I was kind of in a plain listening level when I saw their music video for 'Bad Kingdom', I really didn't know if I liked them or not. To me they really sounded like Imagine Dragons at first, so I didn't really see anything special. At this point though I didn't really care, I just wanted to go see someone live. I was open to the thought of doing my best to be open minded. For a good 2 weeks I kind of ignore them, putting them aside as I searched deep on Soundcloud and Bandcamp for new artist, until today.
As I looked at my writing prompt for today, Moderat is what first came into my mind. I was committed to take my time and give these guys a true chance to convince me in liking their music. I spent my time listening 'Bad Kingdom' again to see what I really like about the song. Straight from the beginning I thought it was unique how it starts off a very "synthy" hook. Apart from Imagine Dragons I never really listen to that sort of electronic/rock combination before, so it was a very unique. Apart from that, I really dig the guy's voice. He's has a very scruffy, but smooth voice that almost acts as the gluing piece to all the instrumentals in the song.
The drum patterns were also very interesting, but it didn't distracted the listener to the point where they can listen to the complete song together. Apart from the vocals, the synths used were very uplifting and brought the necessary energy needed. It's a great song to either relax too or go on a full on rave with your friends. I really enjoyed the moments where everything dropped out too and it was left with the vocals and "synthy" hook again.
Now it's a great track, there is no lie, but it’s not for everyone. It might take a listen or two for someone to truly appreciate the song, but it might throw people off if they are expecting something else. Apart from ‘Bad Kingdom’ , Moderat do have other good tracks, but it does take time. If you're open minded you definitely dig these guys and their unique genre of music.
Now it's a great track, there is no lie, but it’s not for everyone. It might take a listen or two for someone to truly appreciate the song, but it might throw people off if they are expecting something else. Apart from ‘Bad Kingdom’ , Moderat do have other good tracks, but it does take time. If you're open minded you definitely dig these guys and their unique genre of music.
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