Madeline Harvey, known professionally as Madelline, is solidifying her position in the music industry with some incredible sound engineering on a new version of her single ‘Dopamine’.
What makes this song so infectious? Could it be the memorable chorus which spells out ‘D-O-P-A-M-I-N-E’? Is it the plucky strings which define the melody? Or maybe the fact that it’s performed and delivered in two different languages? That’s right. This song isn’t your average three-minute pop record; it’s bilingual… simultaneously.
The first recording of ‘Dopamine’ was released on streaming last year, however this new ‘Split Brain Version’, released only one month ago, takes advantage of our headphones. With the English lyrics in the right and French in the left, you can teleport your ears from London to Paris instantaneously through the power of your own earbuds.
Madelline’s narrative-style vocals paired with the story-like lyrics follow the journey of a person who craves something that isn’t any good for them. The star’s social media bio nods to this very style stating ‘My songs are stories’ and once you hear her music, you’ll know she’s great at singing them.
The opening synth-infused lyric, ‘You’re everything I want,’ creates a mysterious mood which continues throughout the song with help from the violin melody found in the verses. The drums and claps are what make this song brighter; all these elements put together are what turn this track into an unmissable pop number.
TikTok has been the catalyst for a lot of artists in the streaming age to release multiple versions of their songs, catering to all kinds of music lovers. Although some may see this taking away from the original song, it’s also interesting to listen and rediscover the songs through their new versions. If anything, the newest version of ‘Dopamine’ has elevated its predecessor taking it into a whole new dimension, one which uses stereo sounds to its advantage.
