We All Become

1, 2, 3 Break!

We All Become ft. Ashley Barrett by Darren Korb

"I just really like the progression of this song how it starts out quiet with piano and seems to get more synthetic and loud as it goes on."

The track is the main theme of the game Transistor, the entirety of which was composed by Korb. Barrett's vocals are featured on several songs from the soundtrack.

Korb used a huge variety of instruments to create the sound he wanted for the soundtrack, including "electric guitars, harps, accordions, mandolins, electric piano, and synth pads" (x). On this track in particular, I am most drawn in by the vocals and the energetic percussion.

I, too, like "the progression" of the song. There's an obvious build, not only in the dynamics but also in the passion Barrett instills into her vocals. It gets bigger and bigger until finally - nothing.

Barrett scales back to a sweet falsetto, and the last lyric lies unfinished at we all become -

BTW: If you've played Transistor and want to think about the lyrics in the context of the game, I recommend reading the Genius annotations. (warning: spoilers)

Overview:

Genre:
"Old-World Electronic Post-Rock" according to the composer himself

Favorite Lyrics:
When you speak, I hear silence.

Verdict:
plucky