We last featured Leyla Romanova when she took us on an eye-opening and consciously astute trip with The Matrix-inspired composition, The One Uncoded, so when we heard that the visionary artist was back with SELF-CONTROL, we were curious to say the least and couldn’t wait to immerse ourselves in her world once again and share our experience.
SELF-CONTROL opens with a cinematic and dramatic synthscape with cerebral, textured percussion, haunting astral keys and syncopated notions. We feel like we have entered the void – an alternative dimension with mystery and intrigue.
Glitched textures and a cosmic bell tone invite us into a more orchestral scene that feels evocative and akin to a scene from a 007 James Bond film or perhaps something like Luc Besson‘s Lucy. The addition of a psychedelic vocal synth keeps us enthralled, whilst we could also imagine the piece soundtracking a Balenciaga runway show.
Speaking on the release, Leyla Romanova tells us, “SELF-CONTROL is a track about a rare form of power: the ability not to react. Not because you don’t care, but because you’ve learned to choose where your energy and attention go. Even when the world seems to be losing its mind, you’re not obligated to follow.”
She philosophically adds, “Outside – information noise, triggers, pressure, rush, other people’s opinions. Inside – stillness, focus, and a chosen trajectory.”
For some background, Leyla Romanova is a multigenre composer whose music bridges symphonic grandeur, cinematic orchestration, and innovative electronic soundscapes with effortless versatility. She was classically trained in composition at the Bulbul Music School in Baku.
We love what Leyla Romanova is creating, and have added SELF-CONTROL to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Leyla Romanova, including FAIRY TALE and Lettres Sous La Pluie.