[EDMTunes] Chicane Releases Chillout, Beatless Version Of ‘The Sleepless Year’

The variation we all needed of a beautiful track that was meant to be enjoyed without percussion.

We (I) were (was) absolutely blown away when I read the title of this release when it came up on our (my) radar. I’m always super expectant when I hear about new music from Chicane, perhaps one of the most defining producers of the Electronic genre, who you may know best for his iconic ‘Saltwater’ track.

And I’ve got to say, from his last year’s album Trampolines, although it was all very good, there was one track that marked me so so much upon my very first listen — ‘The Sleepless Year‘. It’s so organic, so soothing, so beautiful, simple yet elegant and engulfing. I love it. So much. And I always thought, “I wonder how this would sound without kick and percussion“. And I guess Nick himself listened to my cries and delivered the masterpiece I’m about to show you.

‘The Sleepless Year (Beatless Mix)’

It’s like reliving the marvellous breakdown of the original and making it last forever. The soft piano introduces itself along with the delicate pad-string combination, like it’s the beatless track of an A&B album, and tells its story from that point onward. The rhythmic plucks are still here, and also the bassline, to bring some sense of place and tab to the equation, but it’s definitely not overwhelming in the slightest, so you can soak in the wonderful melody in its entirety.

I don’t know, maybe I’m getting old, maybe I’m seeking peace in a chaotic world, or a rather stop-and-admire-the-side-of-the-road kind of experience in the often Autobahn-paced motorway of Life. But this song caresses me in a way I hadn’t been able to find in modern-day releases. And I know we’re all about strong beats and four-on-the-floor goodies in here, but sometimes, it’s such a magical experience to encounter proper art within the Dance music industry.

Chicane keeps proving why he changed the scene back in the 90s. It wasn’t luck, and he definitely wasn’t a one-hit-wonder guy. Works of art come out of his mind, and hands, and ears, and soul.

Listen to Chicane’s ‘The Sleepless Year (Beatless Mix)‘ by hitting the ‘Play‘ button on the Spotify player below. Also, click here to support the release on your platform of choice. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.

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