Imagine a typical warm, lazy day: you’re lying in a hammock, sipping a cold mojito, and there are still two full weeks left of your vacation. It seems like paradise, yet something feels missing. What’s missing is the perfect soundtrack for this exact moment. I’d recommend “The Odd Day” by Italian producer Simber and my fellow countryman from Kyiv, Myríad, who currently resides in Munich. Let me try to convey why this track deserves a spot in your vacation playlist.
It starts with a slightly psychedelic yet warm guitar and a bright pluck. It sounds like an old, well-loved cassette tape—so warm that even the sun you’re tanning under might feel cool by comparison. Simber, with his extensive background in sound design and a deep-seated passion for retro music, has masterfully crafted this depth, making every sound feel familiar and intimate. A moment later, you’ll find yourself swinging your foot to the wonderful, live swing rhythm of the drums. Then, the golden breath of the horns adds extra degrees to the thermometer, making the sound truly hot. If you relax and listen closely, you’ll catch the subtle guitar accompaniment that, as it turns out, has been weaving through the track from the very beginning.
The melodies glide as effortlessly as palm leaves in the wind, creating a heady, drowsy mood. And it’s not about your cocktail—it’s about the melody’s intentional old-school enrichment with crackles and distortions. Myríad, an avid record collector and crate digger, brought that specific jazz sensibility and a hint of psychedelic trippiness he’s spent years unearthing from vinyl stacks. It feels as if an old Sony tape player is spinning nearby, outputting that cozy, slightly imperfect sound that turns a simple listen into a journey through time. The track closes with those same horns, sounding like the end of a day. This warm, effortless, and “odd” day.
P.S. If “The Odd Day” left you craving more sun-drenched nostalgia, continue your journey with our review of Koresma & Metic’s “Heirloom” — a beautiful soundtrack of summer memories and organic textures.
