The Aussie duo shares the story of creation of this electrifying composition.
John Rousvanis and Simon Quinn of ‘The Safety Word’ have channelized their energies to create masterpieces like ‘Perfect Diamonds’.
The Safety Word is an Atmospheric Synth-Pop duo from Melbourne, Australia. John Rousvanis and SimonQuinn who have performed in several live shows. They have released over 58 songs that include original songs, remixes, and collaborations. Their compositions have also ranked on Spotify. They strive to connect to their audience through music.
They say “Connection is something really important to us. It allows us all to share and learn about everybody’s experiences, and for them to feel part of something greater: the paths we are on in our journeys and interpretations of life. We want everyone to be able to escape into our cocoon of blissful sounds, and help them be transformed.”
About ‘Perfect Diamonds EP’
This iconic band has recently paired up with Zak Vortex to produce their soothing and nostalgic hit, “Perfect Diamonds”. With massive pad chords, shimmering arpeggiators, and a deep Moog bass, the track truly stands out as a bewitching experience. The song opens with a chilling bass-like synth accompanied by a shimmering key melody, which is later overtaken by a stomping drum arrangement and retro-inspired synths that float down from above. The spell begins to conjure when John Rousvanis’ comforting voice begins to paint serene pictures of two young lovers completely lost in each other’s presence.
The Spiritual & Musical Journey Of ‘The Safety Word’
The story of this popular band is very dramatic and makes you believe in serendipity and the concept of destiny. Before forming a band, John and Simon were walking on their different paths. The only thing holding them and connecting them was their love and passion for music.
While John was halfway through a European tour with one of his previous bands, he suddenly realized that he couldn’t hear properly. There was just a maddening sound ringing continuously. The tinnitus he had been suffering during a year of touring had now turned into hyperacusis and he felt physically debilitated.
He was lost and heart-broken because he had poured his heart and soul into that band, and it was now killing him. John says, “With tears in my eyes, I remorsefully stepped down from being the frontman of that band, but remained on the tour bus for the next two weeks. I desperately wanted to go home, but didn’t have the finances…it was hell…and I was at my absolute breaking point. In my darkest loneliest moment, I felt a vibration in my pocket. It was Simon calling from Australia.”
This phone call was the beginning of it all. After healing from the tragic incident, John and Simon have tapped into something very powerful that allowed them to make deep connections with audiences all around the world and create the magic they create through their music.
The Covid Impact
Just like any other industry, the music industry also witnessed a tremendous downfall in the pandemic time. The speeding caravan of The Safety Word felt a sudden jolt in 2020.During this time, they ended up constructing 4 remix EPs of their material with diverse collaborators from all corners of the world and started streaming online from their house.
They proactively responded to every comment they received on the social media platforms, asked questions to their audiences, and aced the online world. They also started releasing new vocal tracks every 4-5 weeks. This kept their audience in the loop and gained traction on their social media handles. They have many collaborations and projects in the pipeline and are enthusiastically working on them.
To know more about their plans and merch, please visit their website.
