OnTheEdge - Moonlight Dance
Pop, Dance
Germany
Overall Impression: German producer OnTheEdge delivers an exciting new release with "Moonlight Dance." This track is the perfect invitation to dance the night away, built upon a prominent bass line and a driving four-to-the-floor groove that elevates guest vocalist Melissa Hollicks. The captivating arrangement steadily builds in intensity, featuring a soulful alto sax and warm synths that paint a dreamy landscape with backing vocal harmonies. Romantic English-language lyrics vividly set the stage for two kindred lovers, allowing them to escape the world and become lost in each other, all while enveloped by the music. With its sleek production and magical vibes, OnTheEdge's "Moonlight Dance" comes highly recommended for any dance-pop aficionados or club music enthusiasts.
Strongest Point(s): Incredible production, the mix sounds amazing. Great pop song structure. Nice uptempo house groove. Killer bass line, really does a lot of the heavy lifting harmonically. Brilliant choice to add the sax, it jumps out of the mix. Great tone and technique. Lots of nice production touches and fills. Your vocalist sounds terrific, the voice suits the song well. The backing vox add a ton of color, providing an almost ethereal character. Lyrics do a splendid job of building a romantic atmosphere where two partners can get lost in each other on the dance floor, guided only by the music in the air. Tremendous dance-pop track that has a sophisticated side to it, separating it from most of what you would hear at a club. Stellar work on this one, it's definitely a keeper!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Pop, Electronic, Club/Dance, Dance-Pop
Artist target suggestions: Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Kesha, Dua Lipa, Little Boots, Lady Gaga, Robyn, Cathy Dennis, La Roux, Sia, Sky Ferreira, Bebe Rexha
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.