Thy Veils is a rotating Romanian musical Ensemble plus Daniel Dobobantu. They released their latest single Upstream. It is an eclectic blend of synth and trumpet that will have you in a state of trance. The band is particular about creating an experience for its listeners and audience at their live shows. 

The track begins with a siren-like call from the Trumpet that beacons you to lend your ear. The song has a Mediterranean touch, owing to the blend of percussion sprinkled with the chiming from the tambourine. Upstream evokes a canvas full of vivid colours and images. Upstream feels like you are in a boat floating on a Bioluminescent lake, below the stars, in a tranquil state of mind. There is still a touch of turmoil within this song owing to the drum beats, adding a sense of seriousness to it. 

A film that plays with calmness in moments of sheer chaos and danger is Lucy. For a layman’s eye, it feels as though Johanson is calm, but if you look close enough, she plays with a plethora of emotions. Upstream feels like the camphor the film needs for it to shine brighter. It would do so well in adding to the nuance within a scene, especially at the climax when we are just about to lose Lucy.

Thy Veils draws from the elements that surround us to create a tangible listening experience. You can see this in nearly every song. Their sense of spirituality keeps up with modern-day musical sensibilities which is a refreshing concept.