Modern Andy is a downtempo/folktronic artist from St. Louis, MO. He creates all his own samples using mostly analog equipment and acoustic instruments, which can be daunting however incredibly rewarding. He recently released a single entitled “Lights.”
The song starts simply enough with a couple of strummed chords on an acoustic guitar. It isn’t long before some synth action and deep almost hip-hop inspired beats come into the mix. There are some vocal samples which sound like they might be from a film. I have to admit I was expecting some lead vocals to act as a focal point but it never came. There are some shifts in dynamics and about ten seconds before the two-minute mark is a breakdown. It reminded me of early Beck and there are more vocal samples that are spread out across the mix of instrumentation. The song picks up some energy once more as the original groove plays out till the end. From a musical standpoint the song is fairly straight between the 4/4 beat, minor and major chords and other elements. It was a pleasant song that really didn’t demand my attention in some ways and I think could be enjoyed more passively or actively depending on what type of mood you are in. Take a listen.
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