Ultimate Chill by Trademarks & Copyrights: A Dose of French Electronica That’ll Melt Your Brain (In a Good Way)
Let’s cut to the chase—Ultimate Chill isn’t just another electronic album. Released in 2016 by the enigmatic duo Trademarks & Copyrights, this French gem is like that one friend who shows up uninvited but somehow makes the party ten times better. With downtempo beats and vaporwave vibes, it’s a sonic escape from reality, courtesy of Elemental 95 records. And trust me, you’ll want to stay lost for a while.
The album kicks off with tracks like バイブ (Vibe) and Sky, both of which hit differently depending on your mood. But if I had to pick two standouts, they’d be 夏の雨 (Summer Rain) and Night Breeze. Why? Because these tracks don’t just play—they whisper secrets into your ear while lounging on a cloud made of synth pads.
Take Summer Rain, for instance. It’s got this dreamy, nostalgic vibe that feels like walking through an empty mall in the ‘90s. The kind where you’re not really shopping—you’re just there because it’s air-conditioned and smells faintly of pretzels. There’s something hypnotic about how the melody loops around itself, pulling you deeper into its lazy Sunday afternoon haze. You can almost hear the cicadas buzzing in the background as raindrops patter against your window. It’s chill without being boring, emotional without being sappy. Pure magic.
Then there’s Night Breeze. This track slaps harder than most people give it credit for. Imagine cruising down a neon-lit highway at 2 AM, windows down, wind messing up your hair. The bassline here is so smooth it could moonlight as a massage therapist. And those subtle key changes? Chef’s kiss. It’s the perfect soundtrack for when you need to feel mysterious but also kinda cool, even though no one’s watching.
Of course, the rest of the album has its moments too. Tracks like 私はあなたを探してきました (I’ve Been Looking For You) tug at heartstrings without overdoing it, while Till The End adds a cinematic touch that makes you wanna write bad poetry at 3 AM. But honestly, it’s songs like Summer Rain and Night Breeze that stick with you long after the playlist ends.
So what’s the verdict? Is Ultimate Chill worth your time? Absolutely. It’s like a warm hug wrapped in staticky VHS nostalgia. Sure, it might not change your life or anything—but hey, sometimes all you need is an album that lets you zone out and pretend you live in a retro-futuristic anime world.
And now for the unexpected remark: Listening to this album made me realize something profound. Life is basically one big vaporwave song—we’re all just vibin’, trying to find our own 夏の雨 while avoiding the inevitable 静かに (Quietly). So grab some headphones, press play, and let Trademarks & Copyrights remind you why chilling is seriously underrated.
