ARN IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS CLOSE THEIR EPIC DOUBLE ALBUM WITH THE TRANSCENDENT “SUMMER’S GATE”

There’s a certain kind of magic that only reveals itself when a piece of music refuses to rush. On Summer’s Gate, the closing track of 17 Birds at the Summer’s Gate, Arn Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends remind us how powerful that kind of patience can be. Spanning more than twelve minutes, the song defies conventional structure and expectation, crafting an emotional experience that unfolds in deliberate, haunting waves.

The track is richly textured, drenched in warmth and atmosphere. It invites the listener to slow down and lean in. You won’t find instant gratification here, but that’s exactly the point. This is music built for the long haul, not a quick dopamine hit. The production is lush yet restrained, with space playing just as crucial a role as sound. Every note feels intentional, every silence earned.

Lyrically, Summer’s Gate resonates with eerie relevance. Written in 2020, its themes of uncertainty, reflection, and the shifting of seasons both literal and metaphorical feel more potent in 2025. There’s no sloganeering or posturing; the words come across as genuine, poetic, and deeply considered. They tap into something collective, while remaining grounded in the personal.

The track’s slow burning architecture builds momentum so gradually it’s almost imperceptible until suddenly, you’re soaring. Daniel Lagerlöf’s guitar work in the coda is breath-taking. There’s no flashiness, just feeling. The guitar sings like a memory you can’t quite place, and the final minutes leave you with the sensation of watching something beautiful fade into the horizon.

“Summer’s Gate” is a parting gesture, a final chapter that doesn’t try to wrap things up neatly but instead opens a door to somewhere else entirely. It’s the sound of an artist and a project willing to ask more from its listeners. And for those who are open to that invitation, it offers something rare: resonance that lingers long after the last note.

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