Clinging to Satellites - Lyon Tide
By Daffs aka @TwoDaff
I have been a keen follower of Lyon Tide for quite a while now. The thing that appeals to me is the eclectic nature of the tracks they produce, I suppose you could describe them as experimental, which for me, holds great sway, no two tracks are the same, you cannot box them up into a specific genre. This makes them unique, refreshing and relevant.
So, if you are new to Lyon Tide lets begin this review with a brief introduction…
Lyon Tide are an alternative electro pop/rock band from Birmingham consisting of Darren Barnard (Vocals and Guitars), Anthony La Pusata (Lyrics and Keyboards) and Girish Patel (Drums and Bass). Since the release of their debut single ‘Closure’ back in 2020 along with an album 'Beginnings of Ends' in 2021, Lyon Tide have continued to hone their talent, creating atmospheric music, testing boundaries through the use of expansive synths, passionate lyrics on love, loss and life. Their creativity doesn’t stop there, through writing and video production they cover all bases.
Just to clarify, it’s pronounced Lyon like the French city and not Lion like the big furry cat as a lot of people are confusing it with. The origins of the band name is basically based on their random intrigue of the tidal effect caused by electromagnetic waves that lap the skies of Lyon (France) due to the excessive cellular antennas in and around that area — a phenomenon known as the Lyon Tide.
The trio have a variety of influences from many genres, harking back to the likes of Abba to Erasure to Bon Jovi, indie pop and even a bit of heavy metal thrown in. That said, their sound remains unique although influences can be heard in their tracks. According to band
“We want to create music that does not sound like some other band as that just defeats the object and whitewashes our identity as a band”.
After great success with their album ‘Life Pop Bang' and singles 'Chemical Burn' and 'You are my Movie', (REVIEW HERE) Lyon Tide return with the 2nd single from their forthcoming 3rd album ‘Asides’. The single, titled, ‘Clinging to Satellites' was released on 18th May and according to the band
“Reflects on how we connect and depend on the closest people around us, the people we love and care about in the same way that the Earth and moon’s very existence depend upon each other in natural symbiosis”.
An atmospheric, chiming, shimmering synth
Opening with an atmospheric, chiming, shimmering synth that has you drifting off into the ether, it continues right the way through the track and creates a foothold for the rest of the band to work from. Darren’s vocal leads us into the track with a velvety smooth tone, you instantly get the feeling of being ‘Out there’ as the line “I’d like to sit upon cloud 9…” draws you up. The vocal is fantastic, melodic and packed with a yearning emotion.
Every element harmonises and accentuates the other
The intensity builds as guitars and a deep resonating bass and drum completes the soundscape. Its balladic yet its powerful pop rock. Its packed full of melodies, every element harmonises and accentuates the other. It’s another clever track. What strikes me is the feeling and emotion portrayed by the tones and atmosphere within the track.
Emotion portrayed by the tones and atmosphere
As the track progresses it builds in both intensity and depth of sound, its complex, with many layers, and like the subject matter the dependence on one another in natural symbioses is plain to see. They work as one and create fantastic music and this is no different. It’s a glorious song with beautiful lyrics delivered in a way that really hits home. The vocal shines and adds more sentiment to the highly emotive instrumental.
Beautiful lyrics delivered in a way that really hits home
I thoroughly recommend you check Lyon Tide out. They are a highly accomplished band that create some truly wonderful songs, unique, vibrant and totally relatable, they have a way of portraying emotion with music and sound, and it really works. Fantastic.
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