Brannen's "Tulips" is a lyrical, expressive house track that makes atmosphere and feeling central to its electronic sound. The record by the UK musician, percussionist, and producer fuses deep grooves, atmospheric textures, and emotional melodies with a musician’s intuitive sense of rhythm and progression.
The music is inspired by artists such as Ben Böhmer, Marsh, Lane 8, Yotto, Romain Garcia, Nox Vahn, Jody Wisternoff, and Durante. Those inspirations help map out the musical space around “Tulips,” but the song's character is conveyed through its blend of rhythmic instinct and deep electronic textures.
One of the most alluring qualities of the music is the sensation of depth. “Tulips” is for anyone who wants their house music to be more than just a beat. The focus on melody and emotion offers a more complete listening experience, allowing the music to function as a concentrated listen and within a bigger DJ set.
Brannen’s background as a drummer and musician is especially pertinent to the song's rhythmic identity. The rhythm has space around it because of the atmospheric elements, but the music's progression conveys a sense of movement. The resulting music is equally at home in late-night listening and immersive DJ situations. There is a balance between the deep, thrilling aspect of house and the emotional qualities that make melodic electronic music so compelling.
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