15th Bend-Distance
For a young artist that has just begun their foray into music, 15th Bend is an impressive leap. From just March 2020, 15th Bend has released several singles that tackle emotions and moments with musical breakdowns. Instrumental in nature, they are a pivotal move for the artist that wants to create. This is his single, Distance. Using a cinematic sequence of chords that set forth abstract images of vast space, Distance takes time to understand. As the background is fairly simple, several layers come together for a dense soundboard. Clean guitar leads take over to profess the emotion that guides the hand. Distance is an impressive and simple piece of art that says in no words, even what is complex can be simple. This approach and intent is clear in his other pieces as well. Wish, Loss & Ignite, each take the root source of the word and the intangible behind it. It is then melodically reproduced into this rich instrumental we get to hear as a result. Songs like Distance are a popular approach to melody, though the bare stripped nature of the songs can sometimes reveal wider gaps in the composition. 15th Bend has managed to close this gap with persevered effort and a dream that can go the distance. I definitely see this track in an intense scene in Interstellar, where Matthew McConaughey sets foot into a new world and is awe-struck by the sheer size and beauty.
Gavan Waldby - Distance
Gavan Waldby puts you in a state of zen with Distance, his latest track as the rock trance beats plays in the background. The music soundscape is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. He's made a few interesting choices that push you down the slide of emotions. The track is a mix of traditional and alt-rock. While the choices his unusual, Gavan has made a few choices that allow the track to soar up above us. This paired with incredible lyrics by Gavan and his sister Cathy who was the co-writer on the track. She also contributed her voice to the recording. The track is kick-started by Gavan’s voice which does half the job of mesmerising you. It has a steady pace which might lead to a few epiphanies as you listen to it. The track is a theatre of its own, Gavan’s voice crawls into your brain like silkworms that give you a slow rock genius. There is also the concept of repetition that Gavan uses, it goes one of two ways for most people, one side people could say “The effect of repetition might be that the track becomes unimportant.” The track would work wonderfully in Waiting for Godot. That Becket it, making it a theatrical genius us. Distance by Gavan Waldy seamlessly blends different instruments. The repetitive nature of the track also helps us to understand the repetitive act of waiting in the play. Whether you are a fan of alternative rock or not this Distance by Gavan Waldby is most definitely a gripping listen.