Song Review/ Alt Pop : 50mething’s ‘Gaza (on and on and on)’
50mething is an alt pop artist who creates concepts with his music. His songs make you think, feel, and express. In ‘Gaza (on and on and on)’, 50mething explores the nature of violence, of territorial wars, and the cyclic consequences of it. His vision and technique in the song is commendable, because he creates something so new, unique and powerful.
The song is set to a monotonal flow and a consistent rhythm. There’s a degree of nonchalance that is built into it, that enhances the theme. The vocals are so levelled that they cross over into a serene, almost surreal sphere. Rolling into each other, a hypnotic spiral forms, where important truths are seen and felt. And the stunning reality of it is quietly absorbed. It’s soft terror, one that we all feel in our bones as part of humanity. The brilliance of the track is in its stylistic execution. With modern electronic elements, bordering on the absurd and experimental, an atmosphere of dystopia is created. It’s cerebral, thoughtful and novel. Listen Now!
