Greetings dearest gentle readers and music fans. We welcome the Canadian band Derev. On 28th February, they released a song called “Tides of Time” Let’s talk more about the song

The song’s framework is established by the bass line that opens it up, allowing Cajon and an acoustic guitar to fill in the blanks gf. For those who have never heard this song before, it can seem easy and uncomplicated, but it’s actually quite complicated but enjoyable

This song was written by drummer Michel Karakach, who was inspired by his experience of leaving his birthplace, to explain “Cognitive Immobility,” he talks about how it is like a mental trap that tries to repeat prior experiences. By doing this, the individual trapped in this situation becomes trapped in a place that no longer exists in reality as they attempt to recover what was left behind. He explains further saying that he never realized he’d have to deal with it until he was ready, but leaving my hometown in Syria at the age of 25 after making so many amazing memories, friendships, and experiences was a struggle. To get through it, he started writing about his previous life as a kind of therapy after finding myself thinking about it repeatedly. Until he experienced it he had no idea that this was a real mental illness. Knowing what he knows now, he aims to help listeners in a similar situation to walk toward the light

This tune is full of rhythmic nuances and hidden jewels that only skilled ears can pick up on. It has a captivating polyrhythmic loop that is laid over a throbbing 4/4 backbeat in a 7/8 time signature. A remarkable guitar solo skillfully unifies all the components as the song moves from a leisurely, sluggish mood to an aggressive, epic crescendo. It ends with the same bass riff that began the song, creating an eternal loop that reflects the main idea of the song.

This song is a song that will help a lot of people. Like the character in the song, sometimes we’re stuck in a loop and we don’t even realize it. This song will help listeners to identify this feeling and seek help the right type of help. We applaud the band for sharing and creating a safe space for us to process our feelings. This song was amazing and I can’t wait to see the band rise to the top!

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