44 Ardent unveils ‘Curtain Call’ after nearly being lost forever
Australian producer 44 Ardent has released his gripping new single ‘Curtain Call,’ a track that almost never saw the light of day after missing its original deadline for a film project.
Initially conceived as a big, dark, high-impact electronic piece, ‘Curtain Call’ was shelved after 44 Ardent — also known as Callan — felt unsatisfied with the mix. Months later, he rediscovered the demo and found the core idea still resonated, prompting him to refine the production into the immersive, cinematic track heard today. The result blends widescreen electronic atmospheres with emotional intensity, showcasing his knack for crafting impactful soundscapes.
“This song began as a pitch for a film brief. I was chasing a big, dark, electronic chorus — a wall of sound with high impact. I wasn’t happy with it, so I missed the deadline and buried the demo on a hard drive, only to rediscover it months later. The core idea still sounded good to me, which is unusual. Often, songs can sound much worse after some time away. It was very similar to the version you’re hearing now — just the mix was kinda terrible, so I gave it a solid tidy and here we are! It’s always great when you can bring an idea to life and let others hear it rather than let it sit forever on a drive.”
‘Curtain Call’ is out now, marking the first taste of a new wave of music from 44 Ardent.
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