Electronic Music At Its Best, Meet Odesza

Imagine you and a friend graduated from college and did not even end up in the field you studied in. Would you would feel proud or disappointed? Most of us would probably be feel disappointed. It was not that you paid for or even expected to happen. Just like most people this happened to Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills, however their passion and hobby became a career. These two college graduates went from being broke college graduates into something big in the electronic music industry, being recognized as Odesza.

This musical duo hails from Seattle, Washington graduating from Western Washington University with degrees in Graphics Design (Mills) and Mathematics & Physics (Knight). They did not start collaborating until their senior year in 2012. After a few months, they were able to come out with their first EP, Summer’s Gone in September 15, 2012. Within months, they started touring with other artists and playing in many music venues.

Harrison Mills (Left) and Clayton Knight (Right)

The most impactful thing to happen to them was their tour with a well-known electronic music artist, Pretty Lights, in 2013. That tour helped them gain the public’s attention. However, it was not until their release of In Return in 2014, that they would actually explode into the international scene. It was to the point that over millions of plays on SoundCloud.  Next thing you know, they would play for many big name festivals, such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.

In Return Album Cover (Mills made it himself)

Unfortunately, I was unable to catch them in Lollapalooza, but I was able to catch one of their concert tour a few months ago in Chicago. Even while writing this, I cannot stop reminiscing on how incredible that show was to me. Unlike most EDM artists, Odesza actually played "live". They brought an electronic drum kit set with their turntables, while also bringing in people to play the trumpet and trombone. They even had eye-popping light show throughout the concert. Their music puts my heart at trance, while making sure that my body sways to beat of the songs. For me, there will never be a moment like that again, unless it is with them.

Concert in Aragon (Yes, I was in the front!)

They are a good example of what you can do with your hobby, and in the end one of their song was nominated for a Grammy. Within less than four years, these guys were able to make a name for themselves without music company. They got there on their own. 

If you like music that’s all about instrumentals with some vocals, not too intense, and can be used as your study jam, then you should go check out my favorite musical duo, Odesza.

Here's a video of them coming to Chicago and link to their In Return Album on Soundcloud, so enjoy!

Source: http://noisey.vice.com/blog/odesza-makes-electronic-music-so-damn-well-im-upset