Establishing the mood with a spiritual vocalization, choral harmonies and a dimensional guitar performance, DJ Cards opens Cathedral of Light with dynamism and awe. The track expands with a rising bassline, into a bold and immersive EDM soundscape, and a high vibrational frequency. It manifests an epic energy that feels like experiencing a euphoric, spiritual awakening in a club.
Fans of The Priest DJ, also known as Padre Guilherme (Father Guilherme Peixoto) – the Portuguese Catholic priest and global electronic music sensation, would definitely be able to connect with Cathedral of Light.
We love the boundless energy and the emerging female ad-libs are brilliant, intertwining with the male vocals to create an expansive and universal tapestry of sound. The guitar melodies are intricate, playful, and create sonic ebbs and flows which manifest with a hypnotic essence.
We could imagine the track being performed at a festival like Medicine, or Tomorrowland. There is a psychedelic allure to the composition which is truly remarkable. Speaking on the release, DJ Cards says, “I wanted to create something emotional, hypnotic, and uplifting – a track that feels like standing inside a massive cathedral while surrounded by lights, movement, and energy.”
Overall, the emotional fusion of trance with the immersive grooves of progressive house is genius and creates a cinematic yet deeply danceable soundscape. The Gregorian-style chants feel super fresh, yet tap into an ancestral energy resulting in notions of ancient-futurism and an unforgettable journey between sacred atmosphere and festival energy.
We have added Cathedral of Light to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the exquisite, wider discography of DJ Cards, and anticipate future releases!