Track Review: A Walk by Tycho

Who says you need lyrics to write an amazing song?

I've been listening to Tycho for several months now but was blown away when I discovered this song. "A Walk" is a track from Tycho's most recent release, Dive (2011).


Tycho is the project of San Franciscan graphic designer, Scott Hansen. (Check out his amazing graphic designs and listen to more Tycho here.) His work, though electronic, seems to derive some interesting undertones from other genres. If post-rock was entirely electronic in nature, I think it might sound something like this: slow, tranquil, and gradual starts that culminate into a much bigger, broader picture. So instead of noisy, echoing guitars, Tycho provides dreamy, layered synthesizers with a sound seemingly inspired by 1970s electronic. Though this track appears to be a bit lengthy, Tycho keeps your attention with varying dynamics, well-placed pauses, and heavy electronic choruses.

A Walk - Tycho