Showing posts with label Celadon City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celadon City. Show all posts

Saturday, December 09, 2017

Virtual Self - Key (Celadon City Edit)

With any new direction or side project comes a flux in support, and certainly that can be said about Porter Robinson's latest venture, Virtual Self. Some people love it, some not so much. Whatever you think, the new turn as Virtual Self isn't without its merits; it brings new music. And new music is pure possibility. Moreover, Celadon City's edit of "Key" further showcases Porter's musical brilliance.While I've heard the original referred to as DDR music, there's still a strong musicality to those kinds of tracks and "Key" certainly doesn't shy from that aspect. But whereas the original is utterly exuberant and explosive, Celadon City pulls back, refining it to a more cinematic, 80s montage. He harnesses the power of Virtual Self in such an elegant fashion while still invoking the initial roaring spirit.

Not attacking the arc as viciously as a remix, Celadon City's edit is more of a recast in time and space. This reformed version only gives Virtual Self a more scintillating sparkle than it already had. I just have to say that after dozen listens (seriously),  I'm totally swept away by this one. Maybe I meant Spirited Away. Whatever. Download "Key" for your Virtual Self absolutely free here.

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Friday, November 10, 2017

Celadon City - Pastelparty

I've been a fan of Celadon City's Zelda-esque beauty ever since I heard his remix of Chet Porter's "tbh ily." Last month he debuted the first track from his upcoming album, Somehow We Will Get Through This, which is set to drop November 24th. Today he's treated us to the second single, entitled "Pastelparty." Celadon City indeed continues to craft some of the most tender and loving pieces of ear pleasing artwork you'll ever hear. The name "Pastelparty" is a perfect fit for the positively breathtaking beats and golden glow this track exudes. Whereas its predecessor "Nevermind" works more with percussion, "Pastelparty" succeeds through splendiferous strings and a more muted magic, almost as though it were a welcome respite, like the return to Pallet Town in the original Pokemon. Breathe in the beauty below and be sure to look out for the rest of the awesome album in the next two weeks.
UPDATE: The album is out now. Get it via Bandcamp here.

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