Following the release of “EQUILIBRIUM”, Darius and Wayne Snow have dropped the B-side to the record and bring us the slow-burning “APOLOGY”, out via Roche Musique. The record completes the double single release with dreamy tones and a deeper message for all of us to ponder. The record proves yet again that Darius and Wayne Snow are Picasso-like virtuosos from the pantheon of maestros, especially those that bring piercing tridents of sonic emotion.
With “EQUILIBRIUM” and its music video, the duo brought forward a delectable groove built from a modern rendition of disco and funk of yesteryear that asked us to consider the racial tensions, barriers, and the overall inequality issues that plague society. The record was an incredible return for Darius and Wayne Snow, who were both on a slight hiatus and served as the perfect reminder of the unwavering talent of both men. It simply was the right song and the right message to reignite the flame, especially in the context of 2020.
In a similar vein, “APOLOGY” brings forward an equally impressive sound with social commentary that we all should listen to and consider while completing the double single in cohesive and brilliant fashion. The record drives at a much slower tempo than “EQUILIBRIUM, sitting at a breezy 93 BPM. With that pace, it brings a swirling atmosphere that encloses around listeners, draping them with melancholy and poignant potency. The harmony between Darius Snow and the gospel choir brings a sharp, vibrant edge that is equal parts beautiful and powerful, which breathes a fiery-spirit packed with social commentary. It truly is a neo-soul masterpiece that radiates moving emotive qualities shaped by cosmic sound waves.
Behind the record is a message of forgiveness and hope, which is fitting for the on-going societal climate that extends across our globe. The core of the message is that we must ask for forgiveness of our past mistakes, while hope guides the work to overcome those mistakes and better the future. This notion can be applied to anything in humanity and, if we all consumed the thought, then hopefully we can improve whatever it is we may face.
To better understand the meaning and the record, Darius and Wayne Snow had this to say:
“It’s time to put it bluntly. Look where we are today, We keep making the same mistakes over and over again. What we are experiencing today is not exceptional in any way. It is a logical continuation of the problems that we do not want to face. It might be time to tell ourselves that if we continue to move forward blindly we will inevitably come to a point of no return. Certainly there are no miracle cures. Everything will not be settled overnight as if by magic. But we must continue to look for ways to deal with the demons of the past that continue to torment us feverishly today. We believe that forgiveness can empower us and appease our souls. It’s like reaching out or grabbing the hand to get up. Our song ‘Apology’ is a call for change without forgetting oneself or others.”
Darius and Wayne Snow fit seamlessly together like two complementary mosaics of grandiose artistry. Once again, the duo creates magical records that take listeners through a sonic-sphere of limitless spectacle, one that is groovy and funky and another that burns an array of colorful emotions. It’s easily some of the best electronic music of the year and it packs ideas that this year needs to hear.
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