Australian producer ZUSO (Gabriel Cuenca) and Melbourne-born, LA-based vocalist Cleopold deliver a gorgeous, life affirming slice of melodic house with "High Above", a track that feels tailor-made for sun-drenched days and breezy summer nights.
“I had fun singing on Zuso's beat and whipping up an arrangement with him on the phone. The track came together seamlessly and I found it easy to jump on the mic with such a light and textural chord progression. Seems like a no-brainer to release this tune with Zuso in the lead up to Australian summer and as always, I'm excited to work with Sweat It Out / Love Clvb on a new Australian release. Thanks for having me.”
Crafted over the span of a year, "High Above" reflects ZUSO’s meticulous production ethos. The track evolved through multiple iterations before Cleopold’s emotive vocal became the centrepiece The synergy between the intricate instrumentals and Cleopold's vocal creates an uplifting yet soothing atmosphere, a hallmark of great melodic house. With a nice touch of stutter in there..
As ZUSO notes, the timing of the release feels serendipitous, aligning perfectly with the start of the Australian summer. Listen in full below
