This cinematic Russian pop piece is one of the most gorgeous neo-synth pop builds I've heard in a long time. Building up with the best instincts of Techno and Sigur Rós coupled with intense lyrics about letting go, this one had me from first listen.
It's hard to know where to start as far as recommending something from Ryan O'Neill's prolific genius. Scratching out a niché as a "mail-order home studio musician" whose music is frequently featured in films and TV shows, his epic concept pieces of the last few years have been filled with gems of beautiful music and poetry. The bridge from this song is one of my favorites, but there are 20 other songs that could have gotten honorable mention. Sleeping at Last's cinematic and orchestral swells, quiet tone, and gorgeous lyrics all over Ryan's soft and unique vocal sets this guy's music in a league of its own.
