A song that puts you in an environment that feels calming yet haunting is ‘Poltergeist’ by Matt Orenstein. Glitchy and fragile, the song is suspended with tension in its production and is grounded by the vocals.
Based out of LA, Matt Orenstein is a composer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. ‘Poltergeist’ is a piece that builds carefully, each element placed with intention. The track creates an environment that makes you feel uncomfortable, almost sounding like a ticking bomb that is waiting to explode at any time.
But the explosion doesn’t happen– it stretches out, creating an atmosphere where everything feels heightened and sensitive. The track feels like it’s aching for some kind of release, yet that release never comes, and it has no choice but to fade away. The vocals are drenched with reverbs, adding depth and a layer of kindness. The track uses negative space, using silence to carry meaning along with the sound.
The track feels like a perspective from the ghost’s side– a voice that wants to be heard, a voice that wants to be understood. The whole track has this haunted energy, something that is gnawing at your conscience, taking up space, lingering with its echoes that feel like it will never die
It’s a track you’ll keep coming back to, because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to the track ‘Poltergeist’ by Matt Orenstein on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
