April 16, 2025

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Kiyohime – Lassitude

Kiyohime’s “Lassitude” is an instrumental that leads the listener on a dynamic audio trip. The music starts with relaxing ambient synths, which create a peaceful atmosphere. Beats enter at 0:35, introducing dynamic groove, and a vibrant electric guitar follows shortly after, creating a nu-metal mood. The collaboration between the synthwave-inspired background and the sharp guitar layers leads in an interesting style. Kiyohime moves into progressive terrain as the music develops, with dynamic changes, unexpected tempo changes, and technically exceptional instrumental interaction. This creative technique makes the arrangement exciting and unpredictable, with a cinematic aspect that would work well as a gaming soundtrack. However, more refined mastering would improve the production. To optimize its impact, the entire sound may benefit from more brightness, punchier bass, and a loudermix. Despite these technical constraints, “Lassitude” is remarkable for its innovative arrangement and musical flexibility.

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