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Far Apart
Electronic · 2018

Far Apart

Muted piano loops and rain-drenched textures create a sanctuary of soft-focus melancholy. A masterclass in the lo-fi aesthetic with genuine emotional depth.

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Far Apart is the sonic equivalent of a long, solitary walk through a city at dusk when the pavement is still wet from a recent storm. It captures a very specific type of loneliness: the kind that feels like a choice and a relief rather than a burden. The music is built around a skeletal structure: a repeating piano loop, a muffled hip-hop beat, and the constant, comforting presence of falling rain. But within this simplicity lies a profound sense of intimacy. The piano isn't bright or percussive; it sounds muted, as if the hammers were wrapped in thick felt, giving every note a soft, rounded edge that avoids any sharp intrusion into the listener's headspace.

Moments Worth Listening For
The initial crackle of the vinyl surface that precedes the first piano chord, setting a tactile stage.
The way the piano melody slightly detunes at the end of every fourth bar, mimicking a worn-out cassette.
The seamless integration of the rain loop, which feels like it is happening outside the listener's own window.

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