“GIANTS” BY TRANSCENDING INTO THE UNKNOWN: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY THROUGH THE DEPTHS OF HUMAN EMOTIONS
3 min readSometimes you never know until you have a taste. Well when life gets tougher and darker than it supposed to be as if there’s a metric to it, then you realize you gotta put on your armor and fight through the storm. And guess what, I’ve this Norwegian family band ‘Transcending Into the Unknown’ who has got their latest single out titled “Giants,” and my goodness, I love how the song pans out. The band which comprises of Filip, Robert, and Stian Dahl, this beautiful trio delves into darker, heavier prog rock, which just demonstrates how beautiful they can blend musical styles shaped by their unique backgrounds and influences.
We all maybe familiar with Filip Dahl and the talent he poses, then imagine that talent multiplied by 3 on a song hahaha, you just wouldn’t know what have hit you on this track called “Giants.” But guess what, this is the second single from ‘Transcending Into the Unknown’, a project born from the shared musical passion of the Dahl family. So just imagine what their debut sounded like, just brazzy and heavenly. Now this song “Giants” just shows how much the band can blend and adapt to different types of musical styles, in their debut it was a blues-rock sound, but this new one embraces a more progressive and experimental approach and just showcases how much each member brings their unique talent and style. Now Filip Dahl, who is a seasoned composer and multi-instrumentalist, brings in his own influences from decades ago, from his rock band of the 70s to being an engineer and record producer, his musical journey just lights up this new one “Giants.” And now Stian Dahl, a guitar genius just blesses the song with his touch, from blues and rock to neoclassical and death metal, he brings a different energy and vibe into this beauty. Completing the trio Is Robert Dahl, bringing in this subculture punk-metal and having this modern influences from thrash metal to jazz in his project Pzyroks.
Now this song “Giants”, is a beautiful musical masterpiece that brings this atmospheric melodies and powerful instrumentation. The song starts beautifully with this nice guitar melodies that brings in this battle like themes and man, it’s magical, preparing the listener for what’s to come. Then this haunting vocals comes in hard, and just transports the listener into this battlefield where one battles with their struggles, darkness and survival. Those guitar interludes are just wow and keeps you going, fighting with hope that there’s light at the end of the storm. The music video that comes with the song just makes the song even beautiful, and adds depth to the song’s message. The lyrics just portrays this ancient battles and mystical landscapes, projecting the listener into an atmosphere of introspection and wonder.
“Giants” just takes listeners on an immersive journey through different journeys of human emotions. The struggles, resilience, and the eternal quest for meaning. A world teetering on the edge, filled with uncertainties, where darkness blooms but one has hope that they will keep on fighting, and never look back, with hope the battle is gonna be won. The inner struggles one battles with but have this hope within their spirit that all will be fine. This is music, the one that resonates with listeners, keep them glued and forever leave a lasting impression on them. Wow, I love the creativity, lyrics, and those haunting atmosphere. It’s just a solid 10/10 project, no cap.
With “Giants,” Transcending Into the Unknown ventures into uncharted musical territories, pushing the boundaries of genre and expectation. As the band continues to explore new sonic frontiers, they invite listeners to join them on a journey of discovery and transcendence, So go ahead and give this song a listen. ENJOY!! Make sure to check them out on the links below for more;
https://www.instagram.com/intotheunknown_2023/