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On Wide Awake, the songs sit right in the middle of that carefully constructed space. Soft passages hold the attention before the instruments open up further. The LP has its own sequence, with Beginners as the entry. This changes how the other songs interact with one another and makes the physical record an interesting way to rediscover the album.

With HAEVN, a small melody is given a grand backdrop. The voice remains close, while piano, electronic layers, and strings continually open up the surrounding space. It is music that aims not only to leave a chorus lingering but also to prolong a mood. This tension between intimacy and a broad soundscape makes their albums suitable for a listen where you take your time.

Wide Awake offers an entry point into that sound. Pay attention to the moment when an arrangement becomes fuller: a rhythm can pull the music forward, but a single piano note keeps the focus on the vocals. The transitions are just as important as the major entrances. On vinyl, such movements find their place in the sequence of a LP, with room for a song that grows slowly.

Those familiar with HAEVN as background music might want to give the record a more conscious spin. Follow the voice first, and then listen to what the accompaniment leaves behind when a phrase ends. It is precisely there that a melody gains its weight. The music does not need to be constantly loud to feel grand; the difference between a restrained passage and a broad arrangement gives the album its tension.

Read more in the album story of WIDE AWAKE. The coherence of the songs and the sound of the record take center stage there.

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