You can listen to various versions of this edit on platforms like SoundCloud or YouTube Music . Sam Smith, Kim Petras - Unholy (slowed+reverb) - SoundCloud
: Sam Smith has described the song as a way of "liberating oneself from the clutches of others' secrets". Why It Works You can listen to various versions of this
: The added "echo" creates a sense of vast, empty space, making Sam Smith’s and Kim Petras’ vocals feel like they are echoing through the "Body Shop" itself. Lyrical Context Lyrical Context The "Slowed & Reverb" style—a subgenre
The "Slowed & Reverb" style—a subgenre rooted in hip-hop and vaporwave—is designed to evoke nostalgia and emotional depth. For "Unholy," this aesthetic leans into the "nightmare" or "ominous" quality of the track, making the chorus feel more like a ritual than a pop hook. This creates a natural dissonance often heard in
The original track is celebrated for its unique music theory, specifically shifting between and C Phrigian dominant scales. This creates a natural dissonance often heard in Middle Eastern music or horror movie themes.
The slowed-down pace forces the listener to sit with the narrative of the song: