VIANOVA Have Created an Experience with New Single ‘Melanchronic’
Berlin-based metalcore band VIANOVA have created an immersive world with new single ‘Melanchronic’ which is a journey through soundscapes. The collection of elements from a synth heavy start and bursts of energy in this track leaves room for a lot of discussion. ‘Melanchronic’ is layered, atmospheric and gripping. You shouldn’t go into this track expecting one thing because I guarantee it will continuously exceed your expectations.
The synths instantly create an atmosphere, a nod to the title with a melancholic tone but accompanied with an energising feel. It’s a riff you want to keep coming back to. A snare breaks through the synths, a slight taste of the heavier elements to come but opening with a bit of 80’s nostalgia.
‘Melanchronic’ almost feels like it's split into sections, constantly taking you somewhere you don’t expect but morphing into it smoothly. Balanced vocals that feel like a whisper slowly evolve into a powerful, melodic chorus.
Then it hits. The track takes on a new level with hard hitting guitars and strong drums. The production just adds a final touch to an already intricately crafted song with a focus on the heavy guitars. Layered, ominous vocals run behind, before we are drawn back into the chorus with further developed instrumentals.
‘Melanchronic’ doesn’t hesitate to give you even more. Just when you think the track has reached its peak it takes it that one step further. The vocals bring in a signature metalcore style alongside intense progressive instrumentals.
The choice of isolated vocals adds more emotive elements and showcases an impressive range, hitting the high notes. This structure is ideal, making the mighty drums and forceful guitar that follow even more surprising and touching. It amplifies the emotional exploration of relationships - both painful and liberating. Finally, we are drawn out of this world thats been created with an eerie fade out.
The video cannot go unnoticed. It’s cinematic and fitting. The lighting further adds to the atmosphere with retro imagery. A combination of harsher tones and subtle blues as well as including striking visuals. It follows a journey of a late night drive and showcases the listening experience.
VINOVA knows how to make a song an experience. ‘Melanchronic’ expertly immerses you and creates a mood easily. Having a combination of such broad genres can be difficult to get right but VINOVA have done just that. As the song built from the start it was hard to know where ‘Melanchronic’ was going but it immersed you in an original and interesting world. Crafting varied elements and experimenting with style ‘Melanchronic’ is innovative and refreshing.
Make sure to check it out now!
