With how the music is evolving today, you get to miss the feeling of just enjoying the process of creating music. Nowadays, you have to have a flashy gimmick, have metaphoric lyrics, and all that pizazz, but Ping Machines’ track, ‘From 1 2 another,’ told us otherwise.
“From 1 2 another” started with this bassy fuzzed downstroking guitar tone that completely elevates the overall feel of the track. From the get-go, you are introduced to a sound that’s unapologetically in your face. I specifically like the pinch of distorted effect added in the vocals. It worked in correlation with that fuzzy downstroke guitar strum and that running-like feel rhythm of the overall track.
And with that face-melting tone comes an even darker yet expressive lyrics from phrases like / I am the captain of sleep / And gonna dive so deep / ′Til I see the colors / Of your hidden side. The song’s theme veers towards the psychological side, which is fascinating because it works with the overall feel of the arrangement.
Ping Machines’ song, ‘From 1 2 another,’ is a track that metalheads and even heavy rock fans will definitely enjoy because of its simple yet effective arrangement, rich tone, technical proficiency, and interesting lyrics, making it a rough but enjoyable listen.
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He has been in the music industry for two and a half decades. Currently, he plays bass guitar for a rock-reggae band called EnjointPh and a funk-fusion trio called Banky. He also hosts a podcast titled Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana, which explores topics such as music, arts, and philosophy.
