841) Andrzej Mrozek - Międzysmak

As non-speakers of the Polish language, we found this track relatively easy to connect to considering the language barrier. That's because "Międzysmak" is musically fascinating and enjoyable even without the lyrical aspect. However, after reading a rough translation of its lyrics, we now wish we could really understand the fine lingual nuances. According to singer Andrzej Mrozek, who was only 21 when he released the song, the lyrics touch upon the constraints that society puts on the taboo topic of sexuality. He says it "would've been beautiful if we were told in adolescence that sexuality is fluid, diverse, and therefore fascinating." The piece's beautiful music video is meant to show that mindset in regards to sexual orientation and eroticism, and is quite daring considering Poland is considered one of the most conservative countries in the world (notably having the #1 worst LGBTQ rights status in Europe). The track is also progressive in the musical aspect, and features elements of electronic rock and synth-pop. A unique feature of the song that makes it so memorable is the sharp, deliberately off-key synth notes. While not very musical on their own, they make the piece whole and add depth to its sound. The song has a message, a distinctive identity, and a total package worthy of being our first ever Polish-language recommendation - to us, it's already a classic.
Enjoy! ♪
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Category:Synth
Category:Rock
Category:Electro
Category:Experimental
Category:Poland
Category:Foreign Language
Category:Polish
Category:Sounds Like: Coldplay
Category:Sounds Like: Radiohead
Category:Sounds Like: The Temper Trap
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