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While the melody features a "gorgeous musical box" quality, don't let the sweetness fool you. Lily Wolter’s lyrics transformed the track into a haunting breakup song.

If you've been spinning Orbital's 10th studio album, Optical Delusion , one track likely stopped you in your tracks: featuring the Brighton-based duo Penelope Isles . orbital_ft_penelope_isles_are_you_alive_feat_pe...

"Are You Alive?" was the third single released ahead of Optical Delusion , following "Dirty Rat" and "Ringa Ringa". The album as a whole explores the chaotic and unpredictable nature of modern life, with this track specifically questioning the nature of our existence through its "interstellar soundscapes". Where to Listen While the melody features a "gorgeous musical box"

You can find the track and its official music video, directed by Luke Losey, on YouTube or stream the full album on platforms like Bandcamp . Optical Delusion | Orbital - Bandcamp "Are You Alive

Critics have noted the song opens up in a classic “Halcyon + on + on” fashion , providing a sense of release after its pointed, biting lyrics. 3. Part of a Larger Chaos

Blog Post: Unpacking the Haunting "Are You Alive?" by Orbital and Penelope Isles