SINGLE REVIEW: gimbal.lock - Fantasy
Hailing from Munich, Germany gimbal.lock are a quartet of music enthusiasts looking to captivate with their genre shifting, multidimensional sound that provides atmospheric energy and thoughtful songwriting.
Latest single 'Fantasy' is an uplifting track that encourages the listener to let their imagination come alive. Live in their own fantasy world not bound by the constraints of reality. A moment of peace from life's hurdles and the craziness of modern society.
'Fantasy' comes in on the calming soundscape of the sea layered with broken chords before temporarily mounting with an air of darkness leading to a beautiful dreamy sunshine sound intertwined with glorious jangling guitars and laid back drums.
The vocals are raw, somewhat imperfect but infitting with the tracks chilled out whimsical stance. There's a relaxed energy teamed with a retro indie sound that builds into a bolder, heavier noise for the chorus which introduces an oriental vibe.
'Fantasy' is an effortless foot tapper that takes the listener on a journey through their imagination, washing over with a sense of calm and heartwarming positivity. No matter how serious life gets, we all need to take a moment out to embrace our fantasies and live in our alternate dreamworld once in a while.
