In an industry where vocals and lyrics are big things to rise to the top, Aptøsrs, personified by the multi-music award-nominated composer-songwriter-producer Paul Terry, drops an ambitious masterpiece entitled “Elders.” This 8-track collection dares to venture into the wild competition in the music industry through synth-wave, cinematic instrumental sound infused with rock undertones. It is a project that will prove to you that music does not need lyrics or vocals to have the power to tell a story and evoke emotions.
Elders is a great collection that perfectly blends elements of rock, synths, and cinematic sound into each track which highlights the unique skill set of Aptøsrs as you go along with the album. It offers you this kind of calmness but keeps you on edge because of its potent intensity brought by the lead bass guitar and hard-hitting drums accompanied by dramatic notes of piano and synths that will make you enjoy the whole listening experience.
“Rust Mountain” opens the whole collection with its ambient introduction to calm and soothing sound brought by ethereal synths on its initial notes, which will bring up a mental vision of large and beautiful landscapes. As the music progresses, drums and guitars are then introduced and build up a whole intense crescendo, which brings in the vibe like the calm before the storm, which sets a perfect opening for the project.
The track “With Each Step” then follows. It is a calm track, yet it is packed with rock sound elements that build up throughout the whole piece, making it powerful and uplifting. Along with this track are “Nothing But Recall” and “Questionnaires,” which share the same refreshing pace and spirit that radiates positive energy and an upbeat vibe, and “A Peaceful Way To Defy Them All,” which exudes mystery and calmness through its slow beats and synths.
“Narcoleptic,” on the other hand, presents a unique sound in this album with its elements that sound like distant calls of whales as its introduction. Along with that sound is the acoustic guitar that adds warmth to the track and the intense violin in the background, creating a mysterious vibe for this track. Following this is “Graveyard Syndrome,” which is a solid rock and roll track that doesn’t hold back with its potent energy driven by intense and powerful drum and bass works.
The collection ends with the track “Encore, Vredefort” which perfectly sums up the cinematic and intense nature of the whole album. With its dramatic notes coming from the chords of the piano, strong drum beats, and good basslines, it created a dramatic force that forms the character for this track. This track is great, I daresay, an equivalent of the impact of a meteor that comes through from space and there’s nothing more fitting to end an album than this — leaving a lasting impression on the listeners.
Ultimately, Elders is a quality album that deserves your attention. This top-notch debut album showcases a quality skill set that is up to Aptøsrs’ sleeve. It is a unique listening experience, albeit lacking the usual vocals and lyrics that you expect on the trend—it is a good sound that brings calmness to your being. With the tracks featured in this collection, you can’t help but wonder when these tracks will be heard as official soundtracks for big movies in cinemas worldwide. This album is a force to be reckoned with, so watch out and follow Aptøsrs’ to know more about their future releases. For now, check out Elders by Aptøsrs, now available for streaming on all your favorite platforms worldwide.
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
