The wait is over—Black Wands’ remix of Atrym’s Enemy is officially out today on Magnetic Magazine Recordings. This rework takes the original into new territory, blending Black Wands’ knack for experimentation with his signature melodic and cinematic production style. With its energetic drops and intricate details, this remix is already turning heads and making its mark.
Black Wands is no stranger to pushing creative boundaries. His approach to music revolves around experimentation, letting the process guide the outcome rather than starting with a rigid plan. From crafting dry saw chords that nod to the early 2010s EDM era to creating call-and-response moments between lead melodies, this remix highlights his ability to balance spontaneity with intention. It’s a perfect example of how his unique style transforms a track into something entirely fresh while staying true to its roots.
In this exclusive interview, Black Wands discusses how his remixing process relies on happy accidents, how he stays true to his vision without losing his artistic integrity, and why he believes that trusting your individuality is the best way to connect with your audience.
Dive into the remix today and get a glimpse into the mind of the artist behind it.
What role does experimentation play in your music-making process?
Experimentation plays a huge part in my process – I would argue that everything I write comes from experimenting. I never have a preconceived notion of what music I may sit down to write. Besides knowing which instruments I am going to need to flesh out a song, it all stems from randomly scrolling through presets and tweaking synth parameters until I settle on a sound I like.
Programming the composition starts with just jamming out on a midi keyboard like playing any instrument. Specifically, one experiment I like to do is throw an arpeggiator on top of any sound to see what interesting pattern it might kick out.
How does the instrumentation and production contribute to the overall mood of the song?
One element of my remix that stands out to me the most is the dry saw chords in the build up and drop. That instrument came about on accident, and it reminded me of the 2010 era EDM chord drops, something that I don’t typically use in my tracks. It added a whole new energy to the remix, making the drop a real hype moment.
Additionally in the breakdown, I introduce a new sustained lead sound and I wrote it to have a call and response going with Max’s original pluck melody. I like how it turned into a duet of leads.
How do you balance staying true to your artistic vision while also appealing to a broader audience
By not thinking about it haha. I’m a believer that there is an audience out there for everyone, so let them find you by being yourself, as oppose to writing music that you think they want to hear.
That’s also the fastest way to stop having fun writing music – when you cater your tastes to someone else. Trust yourself and your uniqueness, you may garner more attention that way.
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