Max Lawrence, Ok Sure & Osopho – Eternal

by the partae November 11, 2024

written by the partae November 11, 2024

Last month a new collaboration between Max Lawrence, Ok Sure and Osopho was released. Eternal is a sunless and restless contemplation on the overwhelming nature of existence. It’s the anthem of a soul screaming into the void.

After playing a show together in Melbourne, electronica soothsayers Ok Sure and Osopho reached out to avant-pop oddity Max Lawrence with a composition of volcanic bass synth modulations, hypnotic pads and pulsing rhythms, sparking Lawrence to write the soaring yet brittle vocals that are painted all over Eternal.

Of the lyrics, Max writes;

“I was thinking a lot about artificial intelligence, and how if these programs are simply cognitive, what if they were also emotional? What would it feel like for senses and emotion to be suddenly switched on for an AI? Without being taught how to self-soothe, I imagine experiencing such sudden emotional heights would be incredibly overwhelming. It’s also a very personal song and concept. I feel like I oscillate between phases of machine-like unfeeling behaviour and then into states of complete emotio-sensory surrender and feel everything all at once, and this contrast feels very human.”

Lawrence’s voice sounds like it’s being torn apart by tendrils of light reaching out in the darkness; an almost parasitic force is capturing the soul’s attention, promising togetherness but delivering isolation. Parallels can be drawn with how mesmerised we are by our devices, our life force being captured at all times in this digital paralysis.

Now, In addition to the original version, a new remix by Ok Sure, expands the world of ‘Eternal’. The Ok Sure remix takes “Eternal” to a new level of exhilaration, cranking up the tempo and injecting a fresh burst of energy. The new version abandons the eerie mood of the original, in favour of big club energy. The Ok Sure remix explore what’s exciting about modern club music. With its chopped vocals, acid basslines and it’s upbeat, percussive drum line, it’s a playful take on the original and perfect for peak time on the dance floor.