A fleeting moment of serenity might seem like a rare gem in today’s fast-paced world. However, skylikelights’ latest single “Take a Seat” provides an opportunity for listeners to have a brief but enchanting musical escape. The track clocks at just one minute and 40 seconds, though its effect lingers beyond that.
Coming all the way from the North East of England, skylikelights, as an indie songwriter and producer, gets inspiration from various pop artists and video game composers. This unique combination comes out in “Take a Seat” where calming melodies intersect with mesmerizing production quality creating a completely immersive experience.
In reflecting on the origins of the song, skylikelights says that they wanted “Take a Seat” to be a short piece that still carries most of what they sees as important about his artwork. It was originally created as part of portfolio work with the aim of capturing audiences already at the first note and holding them hostage until afterwards. The desire to have it feel like sitting in a cozy café at the center of a busy town led skylikelights to create an auditory backdrop that urges listeners to relax and seize this very instant.
Through this musical journey, skylikelights seeks to create space for listeners where they would feel comfortable enough, safe enough and welcomed enough to go back over again and often do find solace just by visiting their favorite corner at any humble coffee house.
In summary, “Take a Seat” is an embodiment of skylikelights’ skills and talents as they allows the listener to escape from their daily routines into a peaceful world. Its delightful melodies and inviting atmosphere encourage audiences to pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and journey into the realm of music. So why don’t you respond to this by “…take a seat…”?
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