Asgard Raven is an indie rock artist originally from the south of England, making music during his deployments in the Army. Now venturing to put his work out there for the appreciation of the general populace, he puts out his latest single, “For Us All”. Keep reading for my thoughts!
Recorded in Hampshire in the UK and produced by Marc Burford of Echotape fame, Asgard Raven’s style is fresh and unique, and this is evident from the opening notes of “For Us All”. The song starts out with an uptempo acoustic guitar riff coupled with a steady, high-energy drum groove that fits into the mix perfectly. As the vocals take over, the soundscape widens and the various layers forming bit by bit of the harmony make themselves known to the listener. The melodic writing here is easygoing, laid-back, and relaxing to listen to. The chorus parts bring the energy up just the right amount to inject some more pizzazz into the mix, and the result is a clean, well-executed track.
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The production takes elements from classic rock and pop, retaining a charming, nostalgic sound straight out the 90s— which is a good thing, especially with the lead guitars coming in for the solo towards the end of the song. The electrics bring in their signature energy and mannerisms excellently, and the contrast of energy, while palpable, is a pleasure to listen to. As the song draws to a close, there’s atmosphere to look forward to as you click rewind and replay.
The mixing and mastering is solid, and gets the basics right— with great dynamics control, and vocals that do not find themselves lost in any part of the song; the instruments sit wide and create an expansive atmosphere with good amounts of precision in the mix, and the reverbs and delays fill in the gaps quite nicely.
All in all, “For Us All”, by Asgard Raven: A joy to listen to. We’re chuffed for what’s to come next out of their studio! Check out the track here:
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