ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 There's been lots of posts from both sides... users who LOVE and don't love Perfect Illusion who have said that the production is "lacking" and "understated"... wishing they could change this, or change that... And I know what they mean. I heard it too, at first. But after 48 hours, I'm here to say, I WOULDN'T CHANGE A GOD DAMN THING. There's a method to the production of this song. It's built for repeated listens. If the instrumental elements were any "higher" or "louder" it would tamper with the ability to play it on repeat. And this song is built to be played on repeat!! Whether streaming or on radio playlists. This is a true pop song, through and through. The vocal and top line melody carry the song. And make you want to listen again and again. But because the instrumental is so muted below everything, it leaves a treasure trove of sonic brilliance to be discovered over time. Making repeat listens more and more enjoyable. It's truly perfect, just as it is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan 2,051 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Agreed. I love hearing Kevin Parker's traditional Tame Impala's synths in the heart of the song, especially during the key change. It's eerie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Speaking of repeated listens... One thing I noticed while watching Gaga's first performance at MOTH is that she is INTIMATELY familiar with this song. She knows absolutely every second. She takes breaks to catch her breath or shout to the crowd, but she manages to pick the song up right where she left off, already in progress. She knows every note. Point is, she's clearly listened to it again, and again, and again, and again. This isn't some half-assed release. It's a classic. And she knows it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFame Monster 8,924 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Axel 824 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Its instrumental truly is a work of art, its beautifully layered to the point that you wont hear every sound on even the 10th listen, plus it's so oddly haunting and emotionally fueled ʟɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ɢᴏʟᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱɪʟᴠᴇʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍ ϟ†▽✰𝒿 ~Ɐ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFame Monster 8,924 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, ReidOne said: Speaking of repeated listens... One thing I noticed while watching Gaga's first performance at MOTH is that she is INTIMATELY familiar with this song. She knows absolutely every second. She takes breaks to catch her breath or shout to the crowd, but she manages to pick the song up right where she left off, already in progress. She knows every note. Point is, she's clearly listened to it again, and again, and again, and again. This isn't some half-assed release. It's a classic. And she knows it. And this is without an earpiece!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just now, TheFame Monster said: And this is without an earpiece!!!! omg... had not thought of that, but you are right!!! YES! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronk 14,762 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 I love it too. I live outside the space time continuum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giskardsb 12,565 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It also needs to be heard on a good sound system, not cheap earbuds that lose detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just now, giskardsb said: It also needs to be heard on a good sound system, not cheap earbuds that lose detail. I've listened 6 ways: - in the car, on the radio (FM) - in the car, on satellite radio - in the car, on iTunes (via Bluetooth) - in the car, on Spotify (via Bluetooth) - in cheap Apple earbuds that came with my iPhone - on my home computer speakers (which are great, but not the greatest)... on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud I have loved all experiences, EXCEPT the Apple earbuds. Sounded light and tacky in those. All other methods of listening (especially the car) has left me bald/slayed/scammed/scalped/etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Just now, ReidOne said: I've listened 6 ways: - in the car, on the radio (FM) - in the car, on satellite radio - in the car, on iTunes (via Bluetooth) - in the car, on Spotify (via Bluetooth) - in cheap Apple earbuds that came with my iPhone - on my home computer speakers (which are great, but not the greatest)... on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud I have loved all experiences, EXCEPT the Apple earbuds. Sounded light and tacky in those. All other methods of listening (especially the car) has left me bald/slayed/scammed/scalped/etc... Almost forgot... also listened on my work Lenovo ThinkPad speakers and all I could hear was the top line... and it was still brilliant!! Just the earbuds left me cold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleworldme 87 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Dilated, falling free. In a modern ecstasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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