A slow build-up, followed by a sudden impact. This is how to best describe Laurent Wery’s nostalgia drenched song, “Good Old Days” featuring Xerxes-K. Though the instrumentals are pulsating, the song doesn’t carry the feverish mood of our modern world. Slow, steady, and groovy, that’s all it’s about this vintage-styled song.
The song blends retro synthwave elements with contemporary dance beats, creating an infectious rhythm that beckons one to the dance floor. A repetition of the phrase “take me back” as the opening line keeps the listener in suspense and intrigue, that’s after a gentle piano and synth.
It’s followed by a funky bassline and Wery requests that he should be taken back to the “good old days, when the whole world could fit in a room for a ride”. These illustrative lyrics immediately convey listeners to a time in the past, where music is played on tape recorders.
Wery’s makes tunes that connect emotionally, making listeners yearn for the simplicity and happiness of bygone days. Besides its nostalgic appeal, the song excels in danceability for listeners who might find it more fitting as part of a party playlist rather than a standout solo listen.
Xerxes-K’s mellifluous voice and delivery contribute to the song’s nostalgic charm, relishing in the past adventures and carefree times. Laurent Wery, known for his global hit “Hey Hey Hey,” displays his production know-how by integrating nostalgic melodies with modern electronics. The result is a track that feels familiar and fresh, appealing to a wider audience.
For the audio, Wery mixes retro synthwave technique with contemporary dance beats, creating an infectious rhythm that beckons one to the dance floor.
For the retro-video on YouTube, Wery’s goal is simple and detailed: he creates a sense of familiarity and nostalgia in the viewer by bringing back memories of past styles. He wants the audience to bask in the aura of bygone eras, and to essentially have a frictionless world totally uncontrolled by technology.
