Aroly Tariq puts a failed romance in Perspective with her reflective and seductive single and animated video — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Australian artist’s third single as a solo artist and producer, Perspective is a mellow trip-hop ballad with a distinctly modern flair, weaving trap-inspired beats with electronic elements, unexpected samples and ethereal vocals. Both the song and its accompanying visuals are a reflection on experiencing heartbreak from an elevated viewpoint. “The meaning behind the track Perspective is based on the point-of-view shift of, ‘Don’t be sad it’s gone, be grateful it happened,’ and I wanted the sonic movements to represent that,” Tariq says.
Tariq’s lyrics turn the traditional breakup ballad on its head, fully embracing the experience of a love that didn’t work out rather than pushing away the pain it caused:
“Forever, never seemed so far with you.
It’s over, forever never came,
But I felt love. I felt love.
With you.
I felt love.
My heart was beating inside yours,” she croons.
Just as Perspective invites emotional growth through introspection, Tariq is exploring her own artistic development as a solo artist. “I produced and visually created everything, which is a beautiful way to execute a concept, because there’s no artistic compromise, as opposed to working collaboratively with others,” she says.
Tariq says she learns more about production with each song she makes. On Perspective, it was the introduction of a horn sample she found most surprising: “I never thought I would use a horn sample, but this song really would be empty without it, and it’s also a reminder that songs tend to write themselves and find their own way as they grow,” she says.
Tariq interprets the sound within the visual structure of the animated film clip, a stunning tableau in motion she brought to life using the multimedia programming tool Touch Designer. The wistful hopefulness is beautifully captured visually as the structure of the tableau slowly expands, inviting a kind of transcendence as Tariq’s gossamer melodies guide the way.
Tariq is known for intertwining traditional and AI art and digital animation with her music, crafting unique sonic and visual experiences for her audience. The award-winning songwriter and producer has performed at festivals such as CMW, St Kilda Fest, Melbourne Music Week and Peats Ridge. She’s also collaborated with artists such as Audego, Funkstörung and Coy Haste (Caribou), Pasobionic and Joelistics.
Watch the video for Perspective above, listen to more from Aroly Tariq below, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
