‘Take Me Away’ By Oliver Lane Mixes Synths In Neon Soundscapes

‘Take Me Away’ captures the vibe of driving through a neon-lit city at night, with a pulse that feels both familiar and invigorating. Oliver Lane, the producer of the song, explores the synthwave tones of the eighties and the nineties in his music, and specialises in blending retro styles with modern sounds. This song too falls into the electronic synthwave vein.

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What Listeners Can Expect

‘Take Me Away’ establishes a vibrant, technicolour atmosphere right from its opening notes. It is reminiscent of the glimmering melodies of the nineties eurodance genre. Lane pulls the listeners in right away by doing away with a slow build and transporting them to a digital landscape with fast, bubbling synth patterns and an infectious melody. Moreover, the rhythm here feels like the steady hum of an engine, giving the music a constant momentum that evokes the imagery of a midnight drive. As the music picks up speed, it feels like the streaks of fluorescent colours are blurring into a kaleidoscope.

Additionally, Lane ensures that the production on ‘Take Me Away’ is “full” without sounding “crowded”. The synths, which sparkle to evoke that excitement of a nightlife, also carry a warm, resonant quality that feels both expansive and intimate all at once. This quality helps the bridge of the song stand out, where the song takes a “breather” from all the high energy. The drums slow down, leaving you floating through the sonic world before picking up again, making the final section feel more impactful.

It is clear that ‘Take Me Away’ is a song made for movement, meant to immerse and lose yourself in the shimmering soundscape. Lane has successfully created a perfect mix of retro-modernism that keeps the neon lights burning from the beginning to the end.

Check out the single here!