While Sarah de Warren’s star has been on a fast rise for a couple of years now, there’s every likelihood that 2023 will go down as her breakthrough 365. Moving from featured vocalist to solo artist, and accompanied by eye-wowing official videos, killer, all-bases reworks from remix heavyweights and the backing of some clout-carrying labels (Black Hole and Monstercat amongst them), the singer-songwriter’s about to step up.
There’s also a single … or indeed a handful of singles, that just have that extra X about them, and ‘Monster’s [the one to kick them off.
For the release, Sarah’s been remix-paired with a man who’s had a hand in the making of many an artist. Paul Oakenfold ensures that ‘Monster’ owns its own musical space, with his production deftly moving within a nexus of three or more sub-styles. Through his slow rolling beats, guitar-driven bass, Depeche Mode-ish synths and casual electro aftertouches, Oakey’s creates a stylistic melting pot in which Sarah’s striking lyrics and heightened vocals thrive.
Find it here https://blackhole.lnk.to/Monster
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
[item value="10"] Sarah de Warren Monster (Paul Oakenfold Remix)[/item]