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Be Above It
Rock · 2013

Be Above It

Tame Impala

A driving psychedelic mantra built on a relentless motorik beat and whispered anxieties. It is the sound of internal grit transformed into a technicolor wall of sound.

December 6, 2013 · Modular Recordings

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Be Above It is a masterclass in hypnotic tension. Built around a rhythmic, whispered vocal loop that acts more like a percussion instrument than a traditional melody, the track captures the feeling of a racing mind trying to find a steady center. It is a sonic fortress of solitude, where the repetitive motorik beat provides a sense of forward momentum even as the surrounding synths threaten to overwhelm the listener with their swirling, phased textures. This is music for the introverted warrior, turning the internal struggle of social anxiety into a triumphant, fuzzy landscape.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition where the whispered 'gotta be above it' mantra dissolves into a wash of white noise and soaring synths.
The entrance of the live drums, which feel heavily compressed and flanged, creating a sense of forward motion.
The final thirty seconds where the track breaks down into a psychedelic haze of echoing vocals and oscillating oscillators.
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How does Be Above It sound next to the rest of Tame Impala's catalogue?

Whispered+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into whispered than the rest of the catalogue.

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