Ferus Melek returns with “Dualheart,” a nostalgic yet contemporary track from his latest album, Innocence. This energetic and melodic piece is a delightful blend of 80s synth arpeggios and shifting chord progressions, delivering an engaging soundscape that evokes memories of vintage computer game music.
Inspired by the melodic compositions of game music legends such as Martin Galway, Rob Hubbard, and Ben Daglish, Melek’s music transports listeners back to the golden age of synthetic sound. The track “Dualheart” epitomizes this influence, combining layers of synth melodies with a compositional style reminiscent of the 70s, yet with a modern twist. This approach reflects Melek’s longstanding love for the simple yet profound SID-synthesis sound from his early experiences with the Commodore 64.
Ferus Melek, who began his electronic music journey in the mid-80s, describes his creative process as starting from the interaction between bass and lead melody, then exploring how chords alter the overall mood, and finally wrapping it all up with rhythmics. Despite taking long breaks from music, Melek has dedicated himself to the craft since 2016, creating what he calls “very melodic, epic instrumental synthwave.” With Innocence as his second album, Melek continues to build imaginary worlds through music, capturing the essence of his childhood dreams and the memories of a simpler time.
