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Some songs come to you like postcards from the past, warm, thoughtful, and comfortably familiar. Secretary of Fate’s new release, “Look to the Future Now – 80s Synth Remix,” is one of those rare tunes that slickly climbs the cusp of time. Grounded in the band’s own identity, this significant rethinking sounds as if it were lifted straight off the soundtrack of an iconic John Hughes film. Still, its timeliness makes it impossible to dismiss as merely trendy or retro.
At the heart of the remix is the phenomenal vocal talents of Damien Edwards of classic power rockers Cats in Space. Edwards’ voice grounds the track, contributing grit and grandeur. His airy delivery transforms it from a playful synth experiment to a song of emotional import that shines amid synth tones and pulsing beats. It’s a vocal performance that effortlessly bridges the emotional pool-balladry of rock and the polished production of synthwave.
The affectionate, meticulous attention to detail is what makes this remix shine. With that in mind, from the pounding drum machines, every inch of the production here feels like a carefully tweaked reference point to the gleaming high-water mark of 80s pop. But there’s restraint as well. This is not a parody. Secretary of Fate draws atmosphere and emotion, the skin and bones of the song, in favor of letting the soundscape carry the listener and never forfeiting the spirit of the original single.
There’s an aspect of cinema at work here. And “Look to the Future Now-80s Synth Remix” would be a natural in a slow-motion triumph scene, you know, the one when the credits are rolling and you’re grinning at the possibility of being on top. It comes across as big, bold, and crucially human. The song acts as an invitation, not just to remember the good old days, but to step into a time machine and take the spirit of those days with you.