Flash by Rafael Osmo: A Psychedelic Rollercoaster You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, let’s talk about Flash by Rafael Osmo. Released in 2018 under Reloaded Music, this Dutch electronic gem dives deep into the realms of Trance and Psy-Trance with a vibe that feels like you’ve been zapped straight into a neon-lit dreamscape. It’s not perfect—nothing ever is—but damn if it doesn’t make your brain tingle.
The title track, Flash (Original Mix), hits hard right outta the gate. The build-up? Insane. Like, you think you’re ready for it, but then WHAM—it slams into this euphoric drop that makes you wanna flail around like nobody’s watching. There’s something hypnotic about how the synths spiral upward, layering on top of each other until you’re fully submerged. Honestly, I couldn’t stop humming it for days after hearing it once. That hook? Stuck in my head like gum on a sneaker.
Then there’s another banger—I won’t name names here because discovery should be half the fun—but trust me when I say it’s got this glitchy, almost chaotic energy that somehow still feels smooth as butter. It’s like Rafael took all the rules of trance music, crumpled ‘em up, threw ‘em at the wall, and said, “Nah, we’re doing THIS instead.” And guess what? It works. The beat switches hit so unexpectedly yet perfectly timed that they feel more like little gifts than surprises.
What sticks with me most isn’t just the sound design or even those killer drops; it’s the mood. Listening to Flash, you can tell Rafael wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—he was just having fun making people dance. You get flashes (pun intended) of nostalgia mixed with futuristic vibes, like he’s paying homage to classic psy-trance while throwing his own spin into the mix. It’s messy in parts, sure, but isn’t life kinda messy too?
Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album feels like stepping into an alternate universe where everything glows faintly purple and time moves slower. If aliens ever land on Earth looking for proof of human creativity, hand them this record. They’ll either beam us aboard their spaceship or start breakdancing. Either way, win-win.
So yeah, Flash might not change your life forever, but it’ll definitely spice up your next late-night drive or existential crisis. Shoutout to Rafael Osmo for reminding us that sometimes, getting lost in the music is exactly what we need—even if we stumble across a few awkward transitions along the way. Now excuse me while I go find some glow sticks…
