Maggie Rogers is the infamous NYU student, class of 2016, who won over the heart of Pharrell and the world with her track “Alaska”. As many listeners heard this track, they were begging her left and right on the internet for it.
Just a month ago Maggie Rogers finally released one of the best tracks of the year across all streaming platforms.
One to never miss a hot track to remix, Luca Lush created this remix and teamed up with Bishu.
The beginning starts with bells and chimes similar to the original track. Maggie Rogers’ vocals are pitched up, and below are piano chords with the same simple percussion from the original track. As soon as the words “…glacial planes” finish, the remix really begins.
“And I walked off of you” the drums enter and a flutter of synths dance around a choir synth pad underneath Maggie Rogers’ voice. Heavy vocal manipulation happens for the buildup, and right before the drop, “bloop”, a text is sent.
Luca Lush and Bishu flex their production prowess here as the song is now entirely in their control.
Lush synths stab over trap influenced drums, and expertly placed vocal samples dance over the commotion. As they begin to peel back the layers to bring it back down, the piano comes back to the forefront.
Maggie Roger’s vocals appear again for the second verse, floating on top of the held piano chords that are produced backwards sonically to swell. This time for the next buildup, Luca Lush and Bishu go for it, but it is more trap influenced.
With a shattering bass kick and fluttering hi-hats, the track reaches a pinnacle at this final section with a loud crash.
At the end, Maggie Rogers’ vocals “You and I, there’s air in between” finalize the track and helps ground the listener. The epitome of tension and release – the air in between.
