We previously featured SERAh when she introduced us to her cinematic universe with her dynamic debut, In Front of Me, so when we heard that SERAh was back with a cover of The Cardigans‘ Favorite Game (originally styled as My Favourite Game), in the wake of the new moon solar eclipse no less, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience!
Favorite Game opens with a dimensional, dark-tropical house soundscape from SERAh, and atmospheric vocals from Summer Rona as she sings the poignant opening lines of the song, “I don’t know what you’re looking for, you haven’t found it baby, that’s for sure, you rip me up and spread me all around in the dust of the deed of time…”
The opus expands with trippy and psychedelic percussion as SERAh we experience a passionate vocal performance, intercut with string chops and an EDM rise and eventual break down, which feels epic, celestial and aligned to SERAh‘s wider discography.
For some context, the original song by the Swedish band is about a failing relationship, where one person tries to make their partner better or save them from themselves. Ultimately failing and feeling a sense of loss and frustration in the “game” of love.
The lyrics express themes of unfulfilled expectations, the struggle for connection, and the overwhelming feelings of heartbreak and confusion that arise from trying to salvage a relationship with someone who isn’t reciprocating.
This notion comes to life in SERAh‘s reimagining with conviction and ferocity as her production takes the song to another level! We appreciate the meditative respite before the second verse and the rebuild of the track so that we can experience another epic explosion before a subdued outro.
Visually, as the second chapter in SERAh’s 20-part saga, Favorite Game builds on the post-apocalyptic space fantasy world that was first introduced in In Front of Me, continuing her protagonist Lyra‘s journey through music, visuals, and immersive world-building. We love the lilac tones, and the dystopian-futuristic universe that manifests.
We have added Favorite Game to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream In Front of Me, and anticipate the remaining eighteen pieces of SERAh and indeed Lyra‘s puzzle!