Dublin Ambient-Electro two piece Manyana have released their new single ‘Voyager’. The track is part of the bands upcoming debut album. Their previous releases ‘1ofmy’ and the two part epic ‘There’s Glasses Need Collecting the Wide World Over’ have both been very well received, with ‘1ofmy’ having over 10,000 plays on Spotify, as well as being played on local and national radio.
‘Voyager’ is a pristine ethereal number that drifts delicately upon the crisp and emotive creative prowess that is Manyana. Sweet elegant keys twinkle between wispy aerial electronics and deep tones while the beat-flashes and beat-pulses create a fluctuant foundation. The melancholic melody is caressed by warm soothing vocals while the glistening soundscapes wrap your ears in feathery light elegance and blissful textures. With darker elements running through the track as it becomes more chilling yet calming Manyana create a sedating track that is utterly mesmerising. The electronics wisp and entwine the melody with a silky sand-like texture that you try to hold but keeps slipping through your fingers. There is depth and substance to this sublime track you can almost feel every flicker, movement and pulse as if it was tangible. An enjoyable listen.
Dublin based art rock duo Manyana have released their debut single ‘1ofmy’. Comprised of Aran Sheehy and David O’Rourke the duo are leading the way for an album they have planned for release this year.
This absorbing number immerses you in a deeply ambient electronic soundscape filled with passionate rich tones and an extremely mesmerising and tangible sound. Every electronic flicker, pulse beat and lush melody slowly seeps into you, making the track a full sensory experience. Immense care has been taken with this track- each fragment is tailored precisely.From the fluctuant slapping beat shuffling through ethereal soundscapes to the strong piano chords, this composition is organic, rich and compelling. The elegant piano is the strength of the track between the breezy atmosphere and chilling soundscape. The piano grows slowly building to a sweet yet sharp melody that twinkles and wanders between a warm vocal harmony and jittery beat. There is great beauty and grandeur in this track. Its simplistic approach draws you into the inner working of this intriguing gem as Manyana dilute certain parts while highlighting and enriching others to create a textured fascinating listen. It’s catchy, melancholic and biting while warm vocals soothe and coo over a drifting sombre soundscape that feels barren yet filled with loneliness and tender instrumentation. ‘1ofmy’ is utterly consuming.
Stream ‘1ofmy’ below
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