A spacey electro-pop radiance compels on “Rafael (It’s Time To Be Free),” a memorable production from Moonbeam that incorporates riveting vocals and string-laden intrigue. The Thailand-based electronic music producer channels an illuminated, hypnotic sound on the track — intertwining vocals that aspire for a “time to be free,” amidst steady percussive pulses and effervescent synth appeal.
“We dim the lights,” the enveloping vocals let out as thumping percussion and intensifying synths persist; the atmospheric appeal is palpable, as is the sense of momentum as arp-y synths emerge as the one-minute turn approaches. Wordless vocal soaring takes hold thereafter, reminding fondly of Röyksopp’s vocal-featuring production. “It’s time to be free,” the vocals then declare as the strings send chills, carrying into a decisively satiating finale as the “we were not meant to be,” realizations come full circle. “Rafael (It’s Time To Be Free)” is an immersive electronic pop success from Moonbeam.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Electronic. Stream the playlist below:
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
