Acting As Functional, an enigmatic alt-pop artist hailing from Buckinghamshire, has teamed up with Raven to deliver a captivating single that will leave you wanting more. Despite its brevity, clocking in at just over 90 seconds, ‘Sleepwalking Sleeptalking’ is a potent dose of raw emotion and musical ingenuity that cuts away from the mainstream.
The track wastes little time in making its mark, immediately grabbing your attention with its melancholic guitar melody and driving, almost industrial percussion. It’s a compelling blend of sounds, creating a strong foundation that carries the song's emotion well. In a flash, Acting As Functional's vocals burst onto the scene, delivering a torrent of lines with an urgency that is disarming at first, but ultimately ensnaring.
"Once upon a time I was sleepwalking, I was sleep talking," he sings, his voice filled with a wistful nostalgia that burns through the quick pace of his delivery. The lyrics paint vivid images of intimate moments and introspection: "Were you laughing at me when you saw me through a window in a zoo?" Building on simple yet poignant words, the song perfectly balances the melodic tones with the raw delivery, evoking a sense of vulnerability and honesty that resonates deeply.
The vocals, while undeniably emotive, have a fascinating push and pull with the melody. They're not quite in sync, creating a sense of delightful unease, like a half-remembered dream. This unconventional approach adds to the song's unique charm and highlights the artist's willingness to experiment with form and structure.
‘Sleepwalking Sleeptalking’ is a tantalising glimpse into the creative world of Acting As Functional and Raven. It's a song brimming with potential, showcasing a unique blend of alt-pop sensibilities and raw, unfiltered emotion.
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