Drawing us in with a cerebral and meditative synthscape featuring subtle textures and pitched vocalizations, SaintBySix opens Left Unsaid with dimensionality and cinematic allure. The composition expands with an airy riser into a sublime garage-meets-trip-hop-inspired energy and needless to say, we are mesmerized.
The synth lines hold a high emotional quotient, whilst the textures of the beats are hypnotic in their design. The repeated vocals resonate like a mantra. We appreciate the cohesive tapestry of sound that comes to life, and the haunting club vibes that manifest. Left Unsaid is experimental and is intended to explore “the emotional space between memory and distance.”
The textured sounds like paper are a unique touch that truly adds dynamism to the piece, and the whirring post-dubstep bassline that builds with presence is brilliantly produced. There is no doubt that the track holds a cinematic allure, and we could imagine Left Unsaid being featured in a multitude of films, perhaps a Sofia Coppola or Luca Guadagnino production, a sequel to Trainspotting, or an episode of Elite on Netflix.
Fans of Portishead and Morcheeba would be able to connect with SaintBySix‘s energy, although there is a more futurist identity at play with his composition as he credits Burial and Vacant as sonic influences.
We learn that SaintBySix is an electronic artist based in Leicester, UK. He confesses to how his music is shaped by “late-night spaces, liminal urban environments and reflective moods”, which we can most certainly feel transmute with Left Unsaid, mirrored by the incredible artwork for the song.
We are in awe, and have added Left Unsaid to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream SaintBySix‘s wider discography, including Two Weeks, and What Remains.