What would the end of the world sound like? For Anuraj Dadhich, apparently, it’s a lot more peaceful than you’d expect!
Inspired by a quote from Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84, “This Is the End” is a six-minute exploration of endings, both personal and universal; and I quite liked how Anuraj approaches the idea.
The song opens with a repetitive guitar phrase that immediately gets you into this almost hypnotic state. There’s a steady drumbeat, dreamy synths, and vocals that sound distant, almost like someone singing from another room in the vicinity. I loved the guitar work- it’s simple, but it keeps the whole thing moving. forward.
Anuraj has spent years composing for films and working with theater groups, and I can see how that experience has influenced his songwriting. The music feels incredibly visual. I could almost imagine a scene playing out as the instruments gradually build toward the end.
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There’s a lovely instrumental section with soaring strings that I wish had lasted a little longer. When the guitars finally get louder, the song takes on a more dramatic quality without losing that strange sense of calm.
Six minutes is quite a commitment for a single, but I enjoyed how gradually it unfolds. It’s a curious take on the apocalypse, and one that left me wanting to hear more from Anuraj.
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