Harry Bertora shares his long-awaited EP "Closer", a succinct, yet absorbing three-track exploration that penetrates the heart and clings to the soul. At less than 11 minutes long altogether, Bertora shows that emotional resonance doesn’t have to be long, a little bit tends to stick with you for a while.
“Closer” is a clinic in instrumental storytelling. Whether in the chilling openness of “Hurt” or the dramatic tension of “Saints and Sinners”, every track is a fragile examination of feeling sculpted out of rich synth textures. The production of Bertora, infusing the dreamy warmth of classic synth-pop with contemporary, striking beauty, yields soundscapes that are both intimate and vast.
The EP's opening track immediately plunges listeners into Bertora’s world, creating a rhythm that complements the other colors of grief and happiness that follow. “Hurt” is a poignant reflection on personal struggle, while darkness and light are in balance at “Saints and Sinners,” building to a dramatic emotional crescendo. The concluding work brings the listener back from the brink, providing some respite to a battered soul.
As an instrumental compendium, “Closer” emits stunning clarity, showcasing Bertora’s gift for storytelling without words. His dedication to the art of sound design means that every synth line, every chord hits you right in your feelings, crafting an EP that draws you in from front to back. Out now, “Closer” is not just an EP, it’s a call to feel, reflect, and connect. For fans of synth-based, emotionally gripping music, Bertora’s new material is indeed a ghostly and unforgettable sensation.