Aeronexus - Fusion Break

Review by Karl Magi

Overall Album Impressions

Aeronexus’ Fusion Break is a synthesized journey through galactic high adventure and compelling emotion. Energy and life pours forth from the music here as it unfolds in richly intertwining layers. Aeronexus has tremendous ability when it comes to telling stories and sound. I enjoy the excitement and galvanizing musical moments that fill Fusion Break as the album progresses.

I enjoy the knack that Aeronexus has for painting pictures in my mind. Fusion Break showcases the way in which he combines a beautifully woven synth palette with composition that is lively and engaging as it draws images of adventure and danger across the vast breadth of space. I can shut my eyes and let the music carry me away.

Another aspect of the music on Fusion Break that draws me in is the sheer dynamism that it radiates. Aeronexus doesn't hold back in his combination of propulsive drums, towering base and madly dancing synthesizers. The end result is music that takes hold of me and launches me into hyperspace in one powerful leap.

Melody fills the music on the album in a way that I find deeply engaging. I enjoy the way in which Aeronexus creates melodies that effectively capture emotion. Whether it is soaring triumph or pained tragedy, the artist is able to write melodies that convey those feelings right into my heart. I find myself drawn deeper into the music as a result.

My Favourite Tracks Analyzed

“Fusion Break” comes to life as arpeggios gently riffle in a steady pattern as luminosity swells in a continual flow. rebounding synth pulses in with great weight as bright arpeggios continue to flicker. The drums and bass launch in slightly broken pulses while exhilarating synth leaps through the music with glowing life. Delicately glistening synth carries the melody that speaks of reaching for the stars with joyful energy.

Explosive drums and bass help me feel like I'm being propelled through space. The main melody gleams with hopeful light as the snare drum throbs and the kick drum pulsates. A whirling synth solo flies out, full of dynamic power as it breaks in quick bursts. Now chiming arpeggios sparkle easily through the slipping background as it radiates warming light, giving me an impression of restful ease.

The pounding drums launch again as the background adds a worshipful quality along with string-like synths fluttering through the music in the distance. The main melody sings out again with encouraging joy, the lead synth spinning wildly with ever growing motion. The track ends on rising light and pulsing percussion.

Smoothly dancing, open-sounding synth with a vocal quality comes in before xylophone twinkles with high pitched light to open “Northstar.” Sharp-edged bass growls and the xylophone shines with refulgent light. The snare drum explodes with energy and frolicking high synth sings out as bass rumbles far below.

Rapidly shimmering synth exudes a celebratory quality as brassy sounding notes carry the melody above the solid low end. Sunlight glistens from the main melody as it unfolds. Aquatic sounding arpeggios wriggle through the music as luminous notes flash above. I enjoy the expansive nature of the bass and the xylophone’s contrasting delicacy on this track.

Reverent voices call out in a peaceful flow as the bass swells underneath. The track moves in tidal motion as a glimmering synth tumbles through the music in slow lines. Power grows in the music again as the sound of an engine ramping up again.

Now the drums come in quick bursts and then pound hard to launch as the flaring melody dances through the music with encouragement and easy-going motion. A synth solo cries out with freewheeling dynamism, spiralling through open space with incredible speed before the track punches to an end on the big drums.

“Lost World" begins as panpipes move into space with an ethereal sound as the trembling background shifts. Slowly descending, glittering synth slowly descends as the explosive drums and bass send the song into the stratosphere. arpeggios spit out with full notes twirling as open-sounding, slightly nasal synth carries them.

A feeling of regal achievement permeates the main melody in a way that I find uplifting. The panpipes carry the melody which is tinged with something more painful now as the digital sounds in the background wobble. In spite of the triumphant qualities, there's heartache in the melody. Majestic notes sail out above the rounded sounds below, again tinged with hints of mournful emotion. The arpeggios continue to twirl actively as the main melody sings out.

Cosmic sounds float while the panpipes sing the main melody with dreamy emotion. slowly sparkling notes trip through the music as brassy chords flare. A yearning melody comes in above the rocketing drums and bass. Arpeggios add texture as they dance and the track ends on a noble melody and madly spinning synth notes as the drums burst before closing out on twinkling notes.

Rapidly rushing chip arpeggios dance above smoothly pulsating drums and radiant illumination pours from full-sounding synth chords above rich bass to start “Strike Force Omega.” Quick, angular synth cuts in and growling bass flows out. Trumpeting synth sings a triumphant and exciting melody, evoking victorious combat and thrilling adventure.

Drums erupt in dynamic motion as a taut, elevated synth arcs wildly and digital-sounding arpeggios whirl. The flaring lead synth is full of lively motion and gives the impression of interstellar battle while twirling notes reach a fever pitch. Now the track moves into a segment in which brassy synth rushes in shivering lines and a snapping percussive pulse joins rushing drums above oscillating bass.

The main melody flies in again, giving me the sensation of a fleet of spacecraft destroying opposing forces, starlight glinting off of their metallic skins as they rocket off to a new mission. The music flickers and ends on rising, majestic synth and heavily throbbing drums.

“New Gen” begins with the intimidating bass moving below a gleaming, rough-edged synth. Reverent notes swell out with dramatic luminosity as the drums rock it into an active beat above the colossal bass. Actively spinning arpeggios move along with the punching drums and darkly powerful chords that burst in.

The melody leaps out on a piercing synth that speeds through the music in exciting motion. Brightly entangling, digital-sounding notes flash with clean light as the low end prices forward. the rising tides of effulgent synth climb to give a feeling of something new and powerful. I enjoy the sense of soaring energy here.

Now the track drifts through a segment in which smoothly glistening synth floats out with starlit ease. The drum beat slows to half time and gritty synth glitters as it climbs with noble emotion. The main melody flies upwards with resolve before the track comes to an end in an energetic flourish.

Cosmic sounds flow through the music as the static crackle in the background continues to open “Planetarium.” Deep peace fills the luminous background as the main melody shines forth with ancient strength while the drums create a powerful low-end pulse.

Chiming arpeggios twirl with starry light as the bass below glides. I enjoy the melody’s timelessness, spinning out images of the heavens as they turn in constant motion. The low end heartbeat adds shape to the music as the aching, fond melody flows out. Now metallic arpeggios ring in rapid motion as the bass surges with rough strength.

The drums flourish and launch again as the melody sails out, creating imagery of planetary beauty. The drums slow for a moment and explode again as the orchestral synth carries a melody full of wonder and hope. The growling background adds more power before the track ends.

“Lightyears Away” commences as tightly skipping synth forms an even pulse along with sailing notes that flow outward. The main melody is full of yearning emotion. A whistling synth carries a gentle melody with a needy feeling. The main melody enraptures me with its dreaming melancholy.

Digital sounding notes with a wide quality to them shift in the background as the drums and bass punch. There's a flourish of snare drum and creaking bass growls as the caressing melody sings out. A pipe-like synth calls out again, creating feelings of loss and remembrance. The drums and bass drop away now as piano echoes behind glimmering synth carrying a mournful melody.

Flaring notes add profound luminance as the delicate melody unfolds. taught arpeggios at a textural feeling as the bass undulates. The melody becomes more uplifting as the drums begin to accelerate and wide-sounding digital notes cascade. The drums flourish and slicing bass cuts in below the melody capturing something wistful. arpeggios twirl and dance to guide the track to an end.

Brightly cascading synth pierces the deep bass below it to open “True Hero.” A resonant woodwind synth carries a melody embodying tenderness. Massive bass and drums collide as fiery synth bathes the music in a rich glow. An elevated, radiant synth sings out in a hurting melody that is full of nobility.

A glockenspiel shines with fragile light as the drums rebound. Gleaming notes carry a melody that intermingles hope and hurt. In the background, the drums shape the music. Now the track glides into a segment in which delicate notes slowly shift before the huge bass grows again.

The contrasts within this music are ear pleasing to me. The main melody brings out affecting emotion and arpeggios wildly leap before the music closes out on a softer, calmer note.

Conclusion

Fusion Break continues Aeronexus’ run of strong albums that unfurl a tale of action and adventure spread across a starry canvas. With each release, this artist seems to get better and better. I can't wait to hear what auditory magic he'll come up with next.