Savant - Legacy
Orakel (2013)

  

                               

Background:


Ah, Savant! Truly an interesting artist, gaining much of his success through internet exposure, more as an independent artist rather then as and EDM artist. Savant over the years has gained a cult following, and for good reason.

While not as popular as his album ISM, for me this album stands as his best release since ISM, which is saying a lot based off of his very extensive discography. While sometimes a bit messy in delivery (from a sound design and mixing perspective), the diversity of musical elements and motifs in his music keep me coming back for more.


Review:


As soon as Legacy begins the listener is introduced to some of the signature sounds of a Savant track. An electronically orchestral intro soon followed by a plethora of pitch shifted vocals. The highly pitched (slightly manic) vocal melody is an accompaniment throughout the entire piece, in the forefront of the mix.

The emotional buildup in the intro is appropriately proceeded by a rhythmically delayed bass drop which is on-point, sharp, and satisfying. It is also worth mentioning the timbre of the bass is more in the vein of a keyboard synth, which is a unique take on the classic dubstep bassline. There is no shortage, though, of the classic electro-dubstep bass that Savant is known for, which is also sprinkled throughout the track in different sections, more subdued than usual, but skillfully placed.

Throughout the song the listener is also met with bright chiptune-esque bursts of sound scattered throughout, as well as classic Savant motifs, such as the bouncy "tarantella" sounding rhythms (all the while staying within a elecro-funk framework).

Overall, one of my personal favorites from Savant. A highly energetic track that I will be returning to in the future.


-TruffleDino