“ABOUT LOVE” BY ARN-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE COMPLEXITIES OF LOVE & LONGING
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Have you had a moment in your life where you’d be contemplating one something then you hear the beat of a song from afar and all of a sudden it gives you better reasoning to what’s bothering you. The way the music just soothes your thinking and gives you many angles to the issue at hand and just makes you even more relaxed and dive deep into it, crazy crazy feeling and this is the exact feeling that ARN-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS has for us in their latest release dubbed “About Love”. A song that shows the art of subtlety and emotional control in their musical journey. See, the moment you hear that beat and vocals you get this goosebumps all over you and it’s magical. The song has a bit of everything infused together to give it the vibe and drive you need. Wait you might be new to them, but well this Swedish solo project, led by the enigmatic ALIEN FRIEND, just shows a touching understanding of musical dynamics and production finesse that oozes class and capture audiences and evokes deep emotions. Man this probably the best track I’ve heard in a while that brings memories of the good old days of good country, R&B and blues.
The most beautiful thing about this song is that, it comes from their album and I can say with a series of singles and a double album released between 2021 and 2022, ARN-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS, co-produced by the legendary David Myhr from the Merrymakers, takes us deep into a musical world where elements of power pop, folk, and indie rock meets. While their carry all those nostalgia vibes, you can literally feel the authenticity and originality in their sound, like there’s a distinctive contemporary edge to their lyrics, which are both heartfelt and poetic, often mixed with irony and honesty and my goodness, this is the best easy launch or midnight song you can ever ask for in our world today. Like I said, this track “About Love” is the second track on the album, and to me, it’s just the tip of the iceberg, so just imagine the rest of the album. Now this song lay emphasis that is deep on the complexities of love and loss with some intriguing and touching lyrics that not just resonate with the listener but also creates a save haven for them with its timeless melodies. The song is set perfectly against a backdrop of nostalgic harmonies that breeds this 60s vibes and have this Westlife kinda touch and feel in it. The way ALIEN FRIEND puts together a tale of passion, regret, and the bittersweet memories of relationships that never fully came to being is wholesome. I love the way the track leaves you in awe and let’s you enjoy it’s soothing and evocative lyrics, coupled with those haunting melodies that just sits deep in your heart. The song feels like a magic that lures you into a peaceful world that lets you reflect on your own experiences of love and longing.
ARN-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS’ latest album, “NO SWEETS FOR,” just goes on to show how committed they to put together good moments and create music that resonates with listeners on a deep personal level. The way their music carries the nostalgia vibes is just magical, and the way it connects you to your soul is unmatched. And with this single “About Love,” they just want us to have that cool moments and reflect on our personal journey through the highs and lows of love, leaving a lasting impression on us. So why don’t you go ahead and give this masterpiece a listen and enjoy some good music midweek. ENJOY!! Make sure to check them out on the links below for more;
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