The undertone of a lower note carries the implication of something darker, a constant hum beneath the actual track itself. It is after this that the beat kicks in, almost like a volley, a kind of back-and-forth that you could go so far as to call it a dialogue. The higher-pitched, near choral repetition of “ I’m alive in new light” brings both the song title and the album title to the fore, while further adding to the ambient, patiently emotive nature of the track. In his inevitably distinct voice, IAMX sings “ There’s a power much bigger than hate,” as the layers continue rushing into the song without an intrusion of any kind. Listen: “Alive In New Light” – IAMXĪ rising chord progression walks us into the song slowly, as the layers come on with a steady pace–first the chords and their reverb, then an addition of dragging choppy sounds that anticipate the vocals. Second on the album that totals nine tracks, “ Alive in New Light” has a contemplative slur of a start. The titular track is perhaps the most exemplary reference to IAMX’s dexterity with genre, sound and layers, as well as its specific preoccupation with experimentation. It is under this side project of his that Chris Corner as IAMX released a new album earlier this year entitled Alive in New Light (out 2/2/18).
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Having previously given us atmospheric tracks like “I Come With Knives” and “Insomnia,” IAMX is not just a favourite feature on the popular TV show How to Get Away with Murder but also a one-man project: the initiative of Chris Corner, the founder of Sneaker Pimps and a noted multi-instrumentalist. In “Alive in New Light,” IAMX showcases expert craftsmanship of layers that convey shifting feelings throughout the song.
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