86/100
Crafting unique and lively music is not an easy job. Despite the odds, the remarkable Dutchman Armin Van Buuren has showcased his well-endowed talents over almost two decades. This year is no different to the luminary. He has already kick-started with splendid records, impressing his old and new fan-base simultaneously. Unveiling his latest imposing production “Blah Blah Blah”, Armin has made clear that he truly exploits creativity to craft a song.
Following his newer style of festival compatible psy-trance, he has embedded experimental vibes to enhance it even further.
Only a few days ago, Armin revealed his second pop-inspired single “Therapy”, along with the renowned vocalist James Newman. Succeeding that was an energetic revamp of the same term as “Club Mix”. Looking just further back, we got a surprising collaboration of Russian prodigy Shapov, named “The Last Dancer”. Not only did the outstanding track took a solid ninety-one rating in our review, but got major appreciation from the audience. An amalgamation of trance and progressive house, the record is surely a gem released this year.
But let us revert back to our topic.
This latest song we are talking about today is no less intense, but also cheery and mood-lifting. Following a festival endeared version of psy-trance, “Blah Blah Blah” is a show-stopper indeed!
Initiating with the significant yet amusing element, the vocal takes over seconds after. The most interesting part is that they are not of an adult, but of a cheerful child. Adding a smudge of childishness in the breakdown, the vocal lead over. Looping over in a typical way, only to abrupt and bring over the drop adeptly. The first drop kicks in with punchy top-kick and snapping triplets of the psy-trance bassline. This strong combination gets complimented by the same vocal. As it ends, the signature digital-ish trance lead swaps in the place of voice, infusing even more vitality.
After doing its job efficiently, the drop fades away for the main climactic segment, the second and main breakdown. This brings in a dreamy piano underneath the same vocal, making it atmospheric instantly. The melody fits aptly while engaging the ears. For the last round of drop, the piano subsides to the drop synths, as it pitch-bends briefly to re-introduce the familiar drop.
Even if many trance critics may present their mixed feelings on this one, it can be surely said that “Blah Blah Blah” presents something different and fresh. This is a must-listen production from this month, undoubtedly will keep the listener hooked for minutes!
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