As a music enthusiast who often finds solace in the eclectic realms of indie pop and electronic beats, delving into the world of Universal Dice’s “Once Upon A Time” felt like embarking on a thrilling expedition into uncharted territory. With a fresh perspective and an open mind, I approached this single with a sense of curiosity and anticipation, eager to discover what secrets lay hidden within its sonic depths.
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From the moment the opening notes reverberated through my headphones, I was immediately struck by the song’s ethereal quality. There’s a dreamlike quality to the music—a sense of otherworldly enchantment that captivates the senses and draws the listener into its hypnotic embrace.
It’s not just Dantone’s multi-faceted musical prowess that sets “Once Upon A Time” apart—it’s the song’s lyrical depth and emotional resonance as well. His words are a poetic meditation on the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of human experience, each line resonating with a raw honesty and vulnerability that is impossible to ignore. Lines like “My heart was pure, but no one cared” and “Have half a heart, the fire burns but not as hot” speak to the universal truths of love, loss, and redemption that lie at the core of the human condition.
As the song unfolds, layers of sound build upon each other in a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow. Bob Barcus on guitar and Eddie Canova on bring a special flair of their own, their contributions adding depth and texture to Universal Dice’s unmistakable sound; adding in keyboard support from the esteemed Walt Sargent and Vincent Crici, “Once Upon A Time” takes on a rich and immersive quality—a sonic journey that transports the listener to a world of infinite possibility.
For someone like myself, whose musical tastes tend to lean towards the more electronic and experimental end of the spectrum, “Once Upon A Time” offers a refreshing departure from the ordinary. The song’s low-tempo rhythms and shifting, haunting melodies evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting the listener to lose themselves in its shimmering depths. It’s a heady concoction of sound and emotion—a mesmerizing fusion of genres and influences that defies easy categorization.
And yet, for all its complexity, “Once Upon A Time” remains accessible and relatable—a testament to Universal Dice’s ability to craft music that speaks to the heart as well as the mind. In a world where music is often reduced to mere background noise, this single stands as a shining example of the transformative power of art to inspire, to uplift, and to connect us with something greater than ourselves.
As I eagerly await the release of Universal Dice’s fifth studio album, “Misfit Memoirs,” I find myself filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement. If “Once Upon A Time” is any indication of what’s to come, then we are in for a treat—an auditory feast for the senses that promises to transport us to new and unexplored realms of sound and emotion. So let us raise our voices in praise of Universal Dice, and in doing so, celebrate the boundless potential of music to transcend boundaries and unite us all in a shared journey of discovery.
Jodi Marxbury