For those who like their electronic music to have a cinematic quality and elements of Electronica, the new tethermind track Holding On is a release you have to hear. Written, produced and mixed by tethermind himself, the track was inspired by the artist’s baby son – more specifically, the feeling of ‘holding on’ to precious moments with him that often feel so fleeting.
How tethermind Holding On Turns Memory Into Cinematic Electronica
Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of Holding On is that it feels expansive without ever becoming overblown. Rather than relying on a huge drop or obvious peak, tethermind lets the track gradually unfold, layering its sounds to create music that reveals something new with every listen.
There is a beautiful dreamlike quality to the song too, with warm electronic textures and recurring melodic ideas giving it a sense of gentle movement. Its cyclical nature means that sections seem to circle back on themselves, keeping the track moving forward while maintaining its reflective mood. That’s where the cinematic element comes in too, a quality that makes sense given tethermind is the solo project of film composer and producer Luke Despain.
Another significant element of the song is the recordings it features of tethermind’s late friend, whose voice appears within the track. Alongside the delicate piano motifs and contemplative string parts that can be heard throughout, it’s this that gives tethermind – Holding On a deeper meaning and a more personal feel. As the artist himself explains:
“With ‘holding on,’ I wanted to capture that feeling of trying to hold onto a fleeting moment, and all you can really do is sink deeper into the present. That idea shaped a lot of the song itself, the chord progressions, the cyclical arrangement that keeps evolving, like a loop with moments of realization and depth built in.”
All in all, this new cinematic electronica single from tethermind makes for a beautiful introduction to the artist’s more personal side, and provides a stunning example of how electronic music can be emotional and deeply human without needing to sacrifice its sense of atmosphere.
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