At the 16 second mark there is a clap sound that is follows the techno-esque sound, which is a beeping guitar riff, and at this point the humming has escalated into an alto pitch for 4 seconds and then back to a bass pitch for 4 seconds and alternates. A bass line is also introduced that will really add to the song later, but as of now it contrasts the techno-esque beats with a layer of darker sounding material.
And around the 10 second mark the sirens evolved to what sounds like Kevin Parker humming. The siren is still being dragged out, yet because it has been layered it is less noticeable. Most noticeable it the high pitched electronic beat with a simplistic, soft drum beat underneath it. The song begins with a siren being dragged out for 5 seconds and then is layered several other sounds.
I want to begin with breaking down this song into parts to examine each part’s significance. To be honest, the first time I listened to the song I saw Parker’s voice to be more of an instrument than lyrical genius. This song is a journey that can be examined in stages because the sound is so diverse, but as we know from earlier that the lyrics are filled with deep meaning. The first song on an album normally gives way to the rest of the album, but the Let It Happen is the longest song on the album and does not disappoint. The original version of the song falls in at about 8 minutes, 7:47 to be exact, which is a bold move for them to do. The first song on the album is titled Let It Happen. This album consists more of a focus on electronic sounds and distortions in their music as compared to their previous albums and is more experimental than ever before. Currents doesn’t stray too far from these topics. Though these are harsh, dark topics, Tame Impala overshadows the sadness in their lyrics with upbeat tempos, distortion in Parker’s voice or electronic beats with the use of real instruments to accompany it. Tame Impala’s albums delve deeply into a world of heartache, bitterness, and feelings that can lead one into actually killing themselves. Both Tame Impala’s previous albums, Innerspeaker and Lonerism, commented on this idea. In Tame Impala’s newest album, Currents, that was released on July 17th of 2015, centers around the idea of Parker slowly retreating back from social interaction and society in general. So, Kevin Parker is the lead singer and primary writer for Tame Impala. Their music is so abstract, yet moving that they have caused an influx of people to be attracted to the genre, giving rise to other new bands in this genre as well. Tame Impala is currently in the process of redefining the psychedelic rock genre. He mixes each band’s sound in a way that can’t overshadowed by someone who sounds similar. Tame Impala, MGMT, and Flaming Lips are all mixed by David Fridmann. If you are a fan of either one of those bands, you know their music is quite experimental and often can’t be compared to other bands. 
Is that they have the same music mixer as the same as MGMT and Flaming Lips. I discovered this while listening to the song Let It Happen, which is why I chose to review it. Whether it’s a change in heart rate or just the feeling of wanting to move around. I used to listen to music for lyrics and beats, but since I began listening to Tame Impala I now listen to music for the physical effect it has on my body.
This band simply changed they way I listened to music. I’m not going to lie, I am bias Tame Impala. So, let’s jump into our topic today, which is Tame Impala and their incredibly multidimensional song. Today I will be reviewing the song Let It Happen by Tame Impala, found on their newest album Currents. You might notice familiarity with my name, if you hop over the KJHK’s website I am apart of the radio station’s Music Staff and write formal reviews on new albums.
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