TuneLab
Afterlife Voyage 013 by Tale Of Us
Another Tale Of Us Afterlife Voyage mix, another descent into the achingly beautiful, melodramatic depths of melodic techno. We are but moths to their flame, ready to be emotionally eviscerated by another reverb-drenched chord. The vibe is one of cosmic solitude, perfect for staring at nebulae visualizers on a laptop at 3 AM. This is peak melodic techno, operating within a tight 123-125 BPM range and bathed in the melancholic, open harmonies of key 12A.
The energy balance is fascinatingly mid-heavy (44% mid energy), meaning the emotional weight is carried by those sweeping pads and arpeggios, all anchored by a steady, unyielding low-end pulse. The mixing is slow, deliberate, and profoundly atmospheric, creating a continuous, hypnotic narrative. The tracklist is a who's who of the genre. Fideles' "Endless Sacrifice" is a trademark epic of soaring emotion, while Adamant (IT)'s "Last Promises" is an 11-minute journey in tension and release.
The surprise inclusion of Francis Mercier & Magic System's "Premier Gaou" remix adds an unexpected, almost tribal swing, and CROMIA's "Golden Refuge" offers a more driving, peak-time rhythm. Floorplan's "Ritual" brings a welcome dose of raw, organ-driven energy to the proceedings. The voyage begins in mystery, climbs to its emotional zenith with tracks like "Endless Sacrifice", and concludes with the triumphant, rising phoenix of Kevin de Vries' eponymous track, "Phoenix".