ArtistMap Coordinates feat. Realize
Every artists' journey has a starting point. Check out Realize's top 5 influential tracks!
Every artists' journey has a starting point. Get ready to unlock the musical GPS of your favorite Artistmap members with Artistmap Coordinates. Each artists charts the top 5 tracks that sparked their creativity, fueled their passion, and guided their artistic journey. Buckle up and dive into the playlist that shapes their genius and hopefully gets you inspired as well! This installment of Artistmap Coordinates features Realize.
Realize has embarked on a musical journey without a fixed destination, guided solely by the aim of exploring uncharted sonic realms. His vast musical palette is fueled by a burning desire to uncover overlooked gems. This passion extends to the collection of music that has a unique ability to stir feelings like a yearning for slightly out of reach memories, or a mysterious blend of the familiar and the unknown.
The Los Angeles–based DJ and producer employs the esoteric art of using emotional music as a vehicle for transcendence. His music is marked by evocative melodies which gradually culminate to head-nodding, immersive grooves. When he takes the stage, he channels his dedication to storytelling by weaving atmospheric, euphoric, ethereal, and eerie elements into a mesmerizing sonic tapestry.
Here are Realize's top 5 inspirational tracks.
Moogwai - "Viola"
When I first started listening to electronic music, the music that was most accessible to me was climactic and had huge drops. This track introduced me to another world of music —one with depth and subtlety that can be just as dramatic without relying on bells and whistles. "Viola" is truly a masterpiece. It might not be for everyone, but it reminds me authenticity trumps appeals.
Chab - "The Sinus"
This track is important to me for a couple reasons. It was written by François Chabloz, the same person behind the above alias, Moogwai. I admire how he could compose distinct styles of music under different aliases without compromising on quality. Secondly, I felt an inexplicable connection to this track the first time I heard it (almost like I had heard it before)—a feeling I hope to evoke in others through some of my own work."
Chris Salt - "Dub Sonar"
When I look back at the tracks that have stayed with me the longest, they tend to be those that can't be easily described in a few words, like 'a sad track with vocals about heartbreak.' They are tracks where the emotion or idea requires at least a sentence or two to capture. "Dub Sonar" is one such enigmatic piece—somehow futuristic and nostalgic at the same time. Listening to it makes me feel destined for greatness, yet aware that I need to proceed with caution. My goal is to become better at writing timeless music where I leave my studio thinking "how did I come up with that one?".
Aril Brikha - "Winter"
Listening to or writing music is a powerful way to discover and process emotions. I'm always searching for tracks that evoke feelings I didn't know were within me. "Winter" is my go-to 'everything's gonna be all right' track—it sounds like something I would hear in a dream. This magical piece is a role model for the level I aspire to reach in my own productions.
Steve Porter - "Electric Jelly"
Steve Porter goes down as one of the most talented music producers. His work reminds me that it's possible to achieve a lot with just a little—when done correctly. There are no tricks or fancy business in this track, yet it continues to perplex me despite years of being an artist and avid music listener. Is the drumwork simple or complex? How can a track sound both uplifting and dark at the same time? That switch-up at 3:30 is something I've been trying to wrap my head around for years. These are the kinds of concepts I aspire to master on my journey as an artist.
