Last year, we featured RISE as they manifested a high emotional quotient with the intentional and relatable single, Without You, so when we heard that they were back with Dreams, featuring stayMellow, we couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience!
Establishing the mood with a cosmic soundscape with astral textured, glistening bells, expanding with a high octane drums performance and cerebral guitar riffs, RISE open Dreams with a refined and progressive energy with introspective, metaphorical prose.
“When all around is falling down, and I just held my head, one simple glance was just enough, now nothing needs to be said, (to me)…” are the opening words. These evolve to take us on a pristine rock journey which is cinematic, descriptive and futuristic.
The relatable an every human hook is, “Dreams, we do our best to plan… we do the best we can…” whilst the broader message further reflects on an the notion of “no crystal balls, no guarantees, no grand designs, an unknown path, no neon signs…”
The sound design feels perfect for a futuristic coming of age Hollywood blockbuster. Speaking on the track, RISE tell us, “It’s about the the way in which people make plans for the future, and we all have dreams and aspirations; but how do we get there…”there’s no guiding map” to follow.”
We learn that the track was recorded at Whitewood Studios in Liverpool and produced by Rob Whiteley. Dreams serves as a stand out opus in RISE’s ever-growing discography with its heartfelt lyrics and powerful momentum. It is designed to capture the essence of RISE through its distinctive production and arrangement.
Naturally, we are in awe of the piece, and the transcendental middle eight before an iconic final reprise and stunning guitar finale. We have added Dreams to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of RISE, including The Way You Make Me Feel, and Healing Hearts.