After the Wave

by Alfonse

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Built on a foundation of Italo-style bassline, with Moroder-inspired vocoder on the hook, After the Wave ends up in funkier territory by the end of the track. All synth sounds come from the Korg Microkorg. The drums are Roland 909 samples.

"retro with hints of Giorgio Moroder, while at the same time new and uniquely Alfonse" - Bakenekomusic.com

"The track begins with an Italo-style synthesized bassline, pulsating beats, and a vocoder-driven chorus. ... the lyrics evoke a message of support and encouragement to not give up and stay strong until the difficulties disappear." - TecoApple.com

"Thoroughly enjoyed the momentous retrofuturistic atmosphere" - Hurt Laser

"After the Wave is a captivating addition to Alfonse's musical repertoire. Its ability to evoke introspection and tranquility through carefully crafted soundscapes is a testament to the artist's understanding of the power of subtlety in music." - ChatGPT 3.5

Check out the video here: youtu.be/rBJGMDGEsVY

lyrics

Hold on
You're unbreakable
Hold on
'Til the wave has gone

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released July 15, 2023

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Alfonse Glasgow, UK

Synth enthusiast and demonstrator of cult noise-making objects.

"Boss of Keys" Leo T, a YouTube user

"Doing a fancy job of demonstrating these cult objects" Munatix Music

“So brilliant! Can’t wait to hear more from him on the uploader" Adam Crowther, BBC Upload

"It was love at first listen" Et Musique Pour Tous

"Fashioned by a subtly intense smartness" Aerial Noise ... more

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