• Delightful and melodic presence
• Adept vocal performance
• Slower but grandiose cadence
With the most romantic day occurring on a “Friday” of the Gregorian calendar, fourteenth of February yet again unfolded many ear-candy releases, with artists taking the best of this happenstance. Lately, we have talked about releases from STMPD, as the esteemed label continues publishing solid club numbers. However, for this weekend, the Dutch label unveiled the latest attention-grabbing creation from none other than Matisse & Sadko. As to further certify its quality, adept American Singer/Songwriter Matluck came to aid with his reputed vocal capabilities. Their joint effort got denominated as “Best Thing”, a gentle crossover between popular radio arrangements and electronic schematics.
Both the creators involved are repeated figures in the STMPD roster. Matisse & Sadko especially had over six productions the previous year, including one hit synergy with the prodigious label boss Martin Garrix. Matluck as well has lent his skill-set on two instrumentals for the imprint. Furthermore, he has collaborated with Dutch magnates such as Armin van Buuren, Nick Romero and Sick Individuals.
Readers will remember that this is not the first project this team has shared and pieced together. Just shy of four hundred days, they had another release “Don’t Tell Me” along with the solo act Aspyer. If we draw a parallel here, this track contained a more dynamics laden approach with catchy summer hook. Our today’s highlight, however, trades that for more sentimental but resonating blueprint.
Starting with a sublime pianoforte, the charming vocal materializes softly. With an amalgamation of wistful lyrical tones, the breakdown puts the limelight on the voice. The main hook arrives in an amiable but ardent cadence. One can instantly recognise the signature synth utilised by the eastern European dyad, almost giving a slowed down feels of what perhaps could have been a festival-worthy Progressive House. Yet, this is not a drawback but an advantage. The slackened but graceful composure of the song lets the listener indulge to its projected mood, without being monolithic.
This being said, “Best Thing” is a composition made meticulously. A festival version would hardly be needed, but if done, would be equally intriguing to listen.
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