The track utilizes "phoneme sequencing," a technique where Neelix and his collaborators treat the human voice as a modular sonic material rather than just a vehicle for lyrics. Structure and Sound Design
Released in June 2021, "Come Close" by Vini Vici and Neelix featuring MKLA represents a high-profile convergence of two distinct yet overlapping philosophies within the modern psytrance and progressive trance scenes. The Collaboration: A Fusion of Styles Vini Vici vs. Neelix ft. MKLA - Come Close (Extended)
The track brings together the high-energy, tribal-infused sound of Vini Vici—an Israeli duo known for popularizing a "commercialized" psytrance style that works on main stages—with the signature "offbeat" and bouncy production of German artist Neelix. While Vini Vici often utilizes triplet rhythms and world-music motifs, Neelix is celebrated for his "Neelix sound," which blends progressive house, electro, and pop sensibilities into a relentless forward-moving boost. Lyrical and Emotional Core The track utilizes "phoneme sequencing," a technique where
The of "Come Close" allows the production to breathe, emphasizing the following technical elements: Vini Vici vs. Neelix ft. MKLA - Come Close (Extended) While Vini Vici often utilizes triplet rhythms and
The addition of Canadian singer-songwriter MKLA provides a haunting, ethereal vocal layer that shifts the track from a pure club tool into a more narrative-driven experience. The lyrics center on themes of intimacy and liberation:
The recurring line "’Cause we’re animals, running wild and free" evokes a primal, uninhibited state.