As I mentioned, the mellifluous harmony of instruments and vocals highlights symphonic synchronicity within the arrangement. Standing out amidst the simplistic electronic backing, Proklaim holds your hand as his rich voice navigates a kaleidoscopic sea of sound leading you to a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Recorded at Pen Pushaz Studio, ‘STARFALL’ is filled with bold beats and smooth synths however, it is the vocals that truly ensnare a listener’s senses. Following ‘RIGHTEOUS’, a mellow rap track with smooth vocals, ‘STARFALL’ is another insight into the mellifluous synchronicity of hard-hitting hip hop and moving RnB. In ‘CIVIL’, there was a stronger, harder rap intonation however, ‘Vamos’ inserts a lilt of roots rap behind a contemporary hip-hop sound. Interestingly, each of Proklaim’s singles presents a unique style highlighting his innovative nature. Inspired by the nostalgic sounds of 90s RnB and rap, Proklaim gathers the heart of Lauryn Hill sandwiched between the brash tones of Tupac and Jay Z. The more music from Proklaim, the better he seems to become – like a bowl of macaroni and cheese that becomes tastier as time passes. Hardly giving people time to breathe between the releases, one might consider the constant bombardment of music to be suffocating, but not in this case. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘STARFALL’.ĭespite being only two months into the new year (in fact, we are only one-and-a-half months in), ‘STARFALL’ is Proklaim’s sixth single of 2024. Dipping and diving across the blogosphere with critical acclaim from notable publications, various playlists and regular airplay on international radio stations, Proklaim is a name to remember. I was introduced to the Namibia-based artist at the end of 2023 and continue to watch his progression with great interest. If you are a fan of the genre or simply want something quite to listen to, check this out.Weaving powerful messages through bold sonic tapestries, singer-songwriter Proklaim brings depth and profoundness to toe-tapping hip hop. It is a brilliant piece of metal with heaviness and melody combined in one. Overall, I cannot recommend this album enough. Somwhat short, but a stunning track nonetheless, and has quite a Middle-Eastern feeling to it as well. Part II for a couple of minutes goes into what we heard previously in the album. Part I sounds like it could have been on the Lord of the Rings and same goes for Part III. The album closes with these three intrumental tracks (excluding Part II), and in my opinion are absolutely fantasic. Another particulary brilliant track and changes very quickly throughout and starts sounding rather different from anything off the album. Just doesn't particulary stand-out for me. Not the best one, but not a bad song either. Another stand-out track on the album and ends gloriously. Contains several interesting instrumental parts and brilliant female vocals (and also what sounds like Vikings). Feels like a big adventure and the longest song on the album. Vocals and guitar really stand out on this one combined with the keyboard keeping a constant melody in the background. This is where the album starts to speed up quite a bit. In my opinion, the weakest track on the album is it doesn't particulary stand-out from the other, but not a bad song by any means at all. Starts off quite myteriously with spoken words and then suddenly explodes into a speedy guitar riff and then awesome backing vocals. Not a stunning track by any means, but good nonetheless. Opens up with an upbeat keyboard intro and contains some nice guitar work at the bridge. One of the strongest tracks on the album and one of my favourites. A perfect opener for the album with a great keyboard and excellently sung chorus. The whole album for me, was glorious, epic and a pure pleasure to listen to throughout. Upon listening to Starfall from start to finish you will immediately realise that it is almost fully dominated by brilliant keyboards, melodic and heavy guitar riffs, also with the brilliant vocal ability of Dragonland's singer, Jonas Heidgert. It doesn't contain 'shred' style solos like one might possibly expect, songwriting ability is far more advanced and focuses a lot on fantasy without sounding too cheesey, and the instruments are played in a far more detailed, dynamic and emotional way. Starfall however, is quite different from your average power metal release. Especially with the release of Astronomy in 2006. Starfall here makes no exception.ĭragonland have garnered quite a bit of attention from the underground metal scene, and rightly so. Review Summary: Dragonland never fail to deliver epic and melodic music.
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