Break My Soul

Tick Tock

Break My Soul by Hybrid

Recommended by Tim

"1st one without even having to think"

Honestly, this track here is a little deceptive. The title and the general vibe belie its true nature, which is really pretty positive. The full line with the title drop is But that doesn't mean you can break my soul.

This Welsh group has been making music together ever since I was born back in 1995. Yet they still sound like they've been keeping up with the times. Impressive.

In fact, they are considered pioneers of the electronic genre (x).

The album from which we get Break My Soul, Disappear Here, was actually completed in 2008, but it wasn't released until 2010 because they decided to completely revamp the production to keep it aligned with their electronic style. (It had originally been kind of indie rock.) (x)

Mad dedication.

Commit to the E.

(Electronica)

Break My Soul has a very cinematographic feel to it. First, that driving beat played out by the keyboard sounds very much like a heartbeat. Once the vocals enter, the keyboard launches into a suspenseful riff that is eventually taken over by what sounds like a full orchestra. Drama.

Then, you find yourself in the midst of a quiet section that barely sounds like the same song. Sure, the melody is familiar, but the drums are gone. The riff gives way to a quiet humming.

You don't need to listen to the lyrics to hear a very clear story.

I was definitely not surprised to hear that Hybrid have written for movie scores and video game soundtracks.

Perhaps you've heard their work in X-Men Origins: Wolverine or CSI: NY or SSX Tricky.

In addition, they've released four critically-acclaimed studio albums of original songs, and they've created over 100 remixes for over 40 artists. Clearly a lot of talent here.

Overview:

Genre:
Electronic

Favorite Lyrics:
I'm not drowning in your sea.
Believing in you will not be the death of me.

Verdict:
electronic but not too electronic, you know?