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(Reach Up For The) Sunrise
Electronic · 2018

(Reach Up For The) Sunrise

Blank & Jones

A shimmering, Balearic-tinged reimagining of the Duran Duran classic. Polished downtempo rhythms and golden-hour synths create a sophisticated coastal escape.

June 22, 2018 · Soundcolours

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This release finds Blank & Jones at their most refined, taking the stadium-sized energy of Duran Duran's original and distilling it into a concentrated dose of Balearic bliss. It sounds like the exact moment the heat of the day breaks, replaced by the cool, salt-tinged air of a seaside evening. The production is immaculately clean, with every synth wash and percussion hit placed with surgical precision to maximize relaxation without sacrificing the song's inherent melodic drive. It is a masterclass in the 'Milchbar' aesthetic: sophisticated, sun-drenched, and effortlessly cool.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the iconic synth hook enters, softened by a layer of warm, organic reverb that transforms the pop anthem into a coastal lullaby.
The transition where the kick drum fades out, leaving only a shimmering pad and a distant, breathy vocal harmony that feels like a cooling breeze.
The subtle introduction of a crisp, percussive shaker that mimics the sound of sand or waves against the shore during the bridge.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does (Reach Up For The) Sunrise sound next to the rest of Blank & Jones's catalogue?

Golden Hour+1.7σ

Golden Hour saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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