#i do be speaking into the viod

[intomark]

nct 2020 'resonance pt.1' album digest tl;dr love this album, we get to hear some very interesting member combinations that we've never heard before and it works + i cant wait for pt.2   

Make a Wish: such a catchy song with the utilization of whistling. the track draws from both mid-90s and mid-00s influences. their kind of languid, ‘slurred’ style of singing makes the melody so memorable. the refrain has a funk feel, and is underlined with a bouncy, percussion instrumental and really gets your head nodding along with it. for the structure, its more common for the rap versing being placed after the first chorus, however, make a wish’s opening verse chooses to utilize rap/hip hop instead. this results in there being a bright melody that follows the chorus, which adds a little surprise to the song. the bridge with the muffled bass in the instrumental really reminds me of h.o.t’s ‘descendant of warriors,’ showing the influence of older styles in the song.  

Misfit: love the lineup. all the members really fit this song and the track plays like a cypher. the theme of not conforming with societal standards is prevalent in the track; through the instrumental, lyrics, and the delivery. the track is influenced by early 90s hip hop, and the mesh of samples/genres (beats, riffs, drums, funk, rock and roll) are some that you wouldn’t expect to go together, but they do complement each other in the track. the chanting of the chorus emphasizes the coming together of individuals and the formation of a group. each of the members has a different rapping style/intonation/delivery, and its great to see how they are able to blend together cohesively in one song, while still keeping their individual colours.   

Volcano: featuring the legendary boss unit, the hype was there even before i heard the song. the track feels a bit like an homage to boss, due to the dark hip hop beats and the baseline. the pre-chorus was beautiful with doyoung and jungwoo’s vocals, and the contrast of these vocals with the rap verses was great (mark’s in particular was the standout). the bridge was beautiful (like always), however, it seemed to similar to the pre-chorus until the high notes. i also couldn’t pick out winwin’s voice in this unfortunately (i really hope that he has more chances to really show off his talent).  

Light Bulb: saw kenzie on the track and was already excited. comparted to the previous three songs, this track slows the pace down with the soft piano intertwined with the airy percussion and tambourine. the smaller amount of members on the track allows for longer verses for each member which is great. sungchan sounds super good (his style of rapping reminds me of a more yg-esque style seen with the likes of mino/bobby). doyoungs voice is beautiful and kun sounds amazing!! their harmonies are such a treat! taeyongs rapping was also super good as well. 

Dancing in the Rain: the transition from the thunder at the end of light bulb to the drizzling in dancing in the rain was so satisfying. the piano in the instrumental paired with the typical jazz and r&b elements (electric guitar, drums, a noticeable swing) gives the song a super homey feel. it really reminds me of sitting in a coffee shop on a rainy day and just taking in the vibes around you, or spending time with someone that you love and that content, secure feeling. (bonus points bc i live in a super rainy city so this track truly reminds me of it) 

Interlude: Past to Present: i really enjoy all of nct’s interludes and this one is no exception. the first half has a more old, nostalgic vibe, due to the samples used from the 20th century, and also reminds me of nct’s ‘nctmentary’ videos. the second half seems more futuristic, due to the use of synths and distortions. the track also reminds me of the theme of retro futurism that was seen throughout the nct 2020 teasers (depictions of the future in earlier eras, the future as seen in the past, and tension between the past and future). in addition, the tracks before the prelude seem like songs that would fit into nct’s discography in prior years/gives a nod to older styles of music, while the tracks after the interlude are more of the sound that we associate with the group through their most recent releases.

무대로 (Déjà Vu; 舞代路): 7dream is back! the opening with haechan prefaces the song in an ominous way, and the transition with into the four beat kick seems to throw you in the song. the track has some youthful elements that are heard (the nursery rhyme-like chime sequence, the la’s in the outro), and are paired with an energetic chant for the chorus and a hard hitting beat, which creates for a sound that is both mature and youthful/fresh.

月之迷 (Nectar): GROOVY. the song itself sounds super sensual, and it's honestly such a wayv sounding track. the chorus is so addicting due to the spoken nature of it and is definitely going to be an earworm. the instrumental is so good; the synths paired with ad-libs like zippers, triangles, clocks ticking and the use of horn instruments and bass make for a masterstroke of a production. 

Music, Dance: a super fun track!! i can see this being played in a club or runway setting, probably due to the addictive, strong bassline. with a more minimalistic backing, that empty space is filled with a chanting chorus. the instrumental breakdown wasn’t something that i expected. this track is definitely a polarizing track for some. 

Faded in My Last Song: the blend of lo-fi trap, piano, and r&b creates such a harmonic bliss and is memorizing. the delivery of the track’s lyrical delivery is addicting, probably due to it being in a minor key and the use of the members voices echoing each other in the chorus, creating a track full of textures. the bridge is super good, and the combination of haechan and jaehyun is something i didn’t know i needed until now. one of my favourites on the album. 

From Home: a FLEX, both vocally and with their multilingual skills. going by the members in the lineup and the title i knew that it was going to be a ballad. this was a beautiful showcase of the members vocals, and the combination of voices go together very well. the singing carries the track, and the piano instrumental is just there for support. the song also gives me winter vibes, and will definitely be on repeat in the coming months 

[4rdcorners]

I’ve been trying to get into the state of void for a while now. I can always feel a sense of numbness on my body (especially fingertips & hands) but I never felt the feeling of flying/ floating/spinning. I’ve been relaxing and doing everything right.

Another info, I’m Italian, but understand and speak English fluently and I’ve been affirming/ trying to get into the void in english. idk if that makes sense lmao, but since I know what I’m affirming and what I’m saying, it shouldn’t be a problem for me to get into the void/affirm regularly in english right? i don’t think that’s what’s limiting me from seeing results.

I seriously need to get into the void tonight and idk, if you know about this I’d appreciate if you could answer me, ty 💓

you can manifest in any language. i'm not too sure on the viod cos i havent tried it, but it sounds like u were in it