Coming out of Vancouver’s music scene, Pranatricks is an artist whose name itself captured the essence of his creative journey. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Prana,’ symbolising life force and ‘tricks,’ reflecting a playful approach, Pranatricks threads a sonic output that explores themes of self-discovery, truth-seeking and a continual quest for freedom and justice across the world.
Embarking on his artistic journey in 2020, Pranatricks found hope in the positive power of music. The following year, he made a resounding commitment to the Canadian indie folk scene, releasing a song each month that steadily built his presence within the region.
Earlier this year marked a significant milestone with the release of Cherished, Pranatricks’ debut solo album. Featuring 12 songs, the album showcased a simplicity in composition juxtaposed with a profound impact. Ranging from songs written a decade ago to more recent compositions, Cherished offered a comprehensive exploration of the artist’s original and enduring sound.
Throughout this year he’s been releasing a string of singles in the builds up to his upcoming sophomore record Elements, set to drop in April next year. Now he brings us the fifth single lifted from the album with “Worlds,” a downtempo indie ballad that stitches the fabrics of progressive folk and indie rock together to craft a unique and compelling sound.
Opened by an extended instrumental intro, where gently swelling textures and sonic atmosphere gradually rise to form the foundation of the song, the subtle haze of guitar takes over. The artist’s voice glides in to thread hushed vocal leads, full of delicate delivery and longing as the arrangement slowly builds up around his vocals.
The airy twang of lulling guitar, laid back rhythm of drums and the caged pulse of rhythmic electronic shots rumble as the try to break free, resulting in a hypnotic backing for the reflective lyricism about uncovering our deep rooted connection to all things. Minimal and softly haunting, with “Worlds,” Pranatricks closes the year with another stellar single that draws on his creativity, songwriting talent and performance panache while building excitement for his forthcoming record.
Listen to Worlds below
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