Chess from Roads Unseen by Holm
Holm's New Single "Chess" – A Sonic Game of Strategy and Despair
"Chess", is the perfect soundtrack for those long, reflective moments of the season. With its haunting melodies and intricate soundscapes, the track captures the tension and strategy of the game while exploring the darker, more introspective side of life. From the moving imagery of knights falling in pairs to the looming inevitability of "checkmate," Holm weaves a narrative that’s as complex as the game itself.
"You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win." — José Capablanca
The band's unique blend of atmospheric textures and rhythmic precision mirrors the battle of minds at the chessboard—full of calculated moves and the constant threat of defeat. As you get lost in the layers of sound, the line between winning and losing blurs.
Ready to make your next move?
Tracklist
| 3. | Chess | 3:28 |
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Watch the queen move sideways
Pawn is in despair
The rooks keep in their straight lines
Knights fall in a pair
Bishop fails to stop them.
Drown deep in square night mares.
Chorus:
Check mate, there is no escape
Verse 2:
Try to control the center
Watch out for the wings
If pawns can’t hold the pressure
The queens gambit wins
Don’t keep your lines wide open
Drown deep in square night mares.
Credits
Lyrics by Bertram Kolar
Music by Bertram Kolar & Sascha Höfer
Performed by:
Bertram Kolar - vocals, guitars, bass
Sascha Höfer - vocals, mellotron
Alexander Kreisbichler - drums
Mixed by David Furrer
Produced by Holm
Mastered by Martin Scheer
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