This track is full of 80s goodness! What do I mean? Well, this track has what I reckon is a LinnDrum machine – very much that synth pop vibe, combined with synth chords with a touch of vibrato, and that bass line is part of the Yamaha DX7 playbook – Lately Bass at least? This track has funk, it’s even got cat noises sampled in there too! There’s a bit of jazz element in there within the chorus, I reckon the video for this would be shot on glitchy worn VHS tape with the time stamp on it – it would work so well. It also reminds me a bit of Stranger Things. What do you think?
Jasper Wijnands, known as Shook, is a Dutch musician, producer, and pianist. He is influenced by pioneering synth pop and city pop such as YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA , CASIOPEA to Nujabes.
He gained recognition for his exceptional remixes of renowned artists during the early stages of his career, His second album, “Spectrum,” released in 2013, demonstrated his evolution towards synth pop. The album featured the hit song “Milestones,” which became an instant fan favorite and was even featured in the acclaimed television series Better Call Saul.
Wijnands’ music possesses a captivating quality that evokes the wonder of space. NASA astronaut Christina Koch chose to play Shook’s music during her historic mission on the International Space Station, praising its uplifting grooves. He also collaborated on the documentary “The High Frontier: The Untold Story of Gerard K. O’Neill,” contributing the track ‘You Were Bigger Than Life’ to its soundtrack. His music has been featured in Space X launch missions, further cementing his connection to space exploration.
