There is a kind of god-like structure in the world created sonically by DJ Cards, an ability to layer not only the sounds that will fill up the space around you, but also to resonate at your very skin, making you feel chills with each well-placed texture. It has been quite some time since he was the crown prince of our blog, a real star, whose skills have earned us, the ones who appreciate the music, an unconditional worship. And if you dare to look inside my playlist, the one I myself have put together, you will see how his tracks have been a steady pulse since the day I first heard about him. These are not some sounds in the background; this is the living soundtrack of my life, a set of anthems I am in no way going to mute. The atmosphere that he creates is indeed chilling. From the captivating effect of “Grab That Fall Feeling” to the invincible adrenaline rush of “We Rise Up (Stadium Hype Song),” from the subterranean depths of “Between The Lines (Slowed)” to the kinetic energy of “Lose It In The Lights” and “Forward,” these songs have already become an integral part of my life. But now, he is back again with his magic touch and gives us “After Midnight” on this day of 26th June. It is now time for us to unveil the layers of this new song in his unparalleled repertoire.
“AFTER MIDNIGHT” opens to a rhythmic beat of mouth percussion, which serves as the best way to invite the listener to the track, which follows shortly after into an explosive and catchy synth-pop tune. The track is an instant foot tapper, but things get really interesting when the beat drops, and the song elevates itself from its already impressive starting point to achieve something truly amazing. The song is one of those rare occasions when the listener is hit by the absolute certainty of a future anthem. One can actually feel the greatness coming through the sound of the song.
“After Midnight” embodies that ephemeral and otherworldly electricity, that raw power and sheer freedom of those times when everything else has settled down to go to bed. For me, there is something holy about the silence of midnight, those times when all the frenetic activity of life finally comes to a blessed halt, and gives the whole world some time to breathe. In truth, that’s the only time that I can think clearly, and it’s when I really come to my senses and my own best thoughts. The fact that DJ Cards manages to find that same solitude in the darkness of midnight is an eye-opener, and it’s very personal to hear him express that particular magic in music.
The performance is an exquisite creation that is designed to give an ambiance of late nights on the basis of a foundation of radiant and uplifting tunes and pulsating beats. Through skillful integration of the elements of EDM and trance genres into his track, he has been able to create a movie-like experience, which is ideal for the extremes of the neon glow of a dance floor and an open road in the middle of the night.
Truly, I feel totally lost for words when interacting with the world that DJ Cards creates, since it is becoming increasingly evident that nobody does it quite like he does. I have always been a skeptical person concerning the world of EDM, being an outsider of the genre – until he arrived. His artistry has been my conversion experience; he has taken my doubts away and instilled within me the utmost admiration for the talent, and I can happily state that this is where I truly belong. There is a brilliance in his consistency that makes me feel at home, and I am always eagerly awaiting what he comes up with next.
Stream “After Midnight” on Spotify
