TRANSGALACTICA has always balanced on the brink of something radically new and exciting. Still, with "Danse Macabre", they leap into a veritable universe where classical forms with cutting-edge themes, the band turns its quick waltz into something ominously modern, overlaying an accusatory chorus that refuses to let you forget it for a second without ever quite letting go of its original charm.
"Danse Macabre" is a surprise. TRANSGALACTICA does the same thing with wisdom from Steven Pinker, showcasing how we are biased away from progress by common mistakes and pessimistic worldviews. The message is quiet, but it's there. Change your perception, and the world isn't as harsh as it appears. This is not some cheerleader's pep talk but an intelligent, nearly mischievous invitation to reconsider assumptions and take a rather optimistic approach.
The outcome is a track that equally challenges the ears and cerebellum. By turns spooky and illuminating, complex yet straightforward, and sounding like no one other than themselves. "Danse Macabre" is a small, existential thought experiment set to waltz time, reminding us that the world might sometimes be more joyful than we credit, if only we're willing to listen differently.
Connect with TRANSGALACTICA on Instagram | Facebook
.png)
0 Comments