GRAMMY-nominated duo ODESZA return with their first new music in nearly four years with the ominously titled “The Last Goodbye” – a cinematic triumph that features acclaimed blues & soul singer Bettye LaVette.
“The Last Goodbye”, which they have cryptically teased on socials over the past week causing a frenzy among their fanbase, was initially conceived when the duo discovered the original vocal in Bettye LaVette’s 1965 song “Let Me Down Easy”. Taken by the power of the Blues Hall of Famer’s voice, they deconstructed and rebuilt a meticulously composed track that balances sweeping synths with a uniquely syncopated backbone that embraces the beating heart of the vocal track.
On the track, ODESZA notes:
This song was born out of the concept of trying to bring these lasting, defining musical pieces like the 1965 release of “Let Me Down Easy” by Bettye LaVette into a modern and contemporary electronic setting. The idea of bringing two worlds together, that at first seem distant, has always been something we’ve been drawn to. It was an absolute honor to be able to work with Bettye’s voice over the course of writing the track. She’s able to convey emotion with her vocal work unlike any other. To date, this has been one of the more fulfilling songs we’ve had the chance to work on as artists. We hope everyone who listens enjoys the track as much as we did making it.