The Tame and the Wild - “These Waves”
Photo by Jeannine Unsen
From Luxembourg, The Tame and the Wild have just released the strikingly immersive and cinematic indie rock track, “These Waves.”
“These Waves” is founded on the grand, majestic, and reflective tones of a pipe organ, which imbue a spiritual and heavenly atmosphere across the composition. As these rich and atmospheric sounds pad the track, more layers are added to beautifully enhance the serene and enigmatic mood.
Ambient and textural splashes electric guitar, rich in reverb and delay, begin to layer “These Waves.” The lush layers are minimalistic, creating a hypnotic and meditative vibe. Drums provide a steady heartbeat, while the bass soothingly pulses below. As the main lyrical hook is repeated, a choir is introduced, adding a rich, harmonising and haunting depth. These elements vividly surge into ambient waves of crescendos that are overflowing with meditative emotional intensity.
The vocal performance perfectly matches the immersive qualities of the song with a gentle, reflective delivery. Wonderfully nuanced with expressive phrasing you feel as if you are getting lost in an epic, ethereal swirl of sound. Lyrically, “These Waves” captures “the intersection of personal introspection and the natural world.”
“These Waves” is a modern-day hymn. It feels like the best bits of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Explosions in the Skyand Sigur Rós have been all rolled into one.