Blog Review: “I'll See You in My Dreams” by Harry Bertora — A Soaring Synth-Rock Farewell

I'll See You in My Dreams

In the ocean of modern synthwave, “I’ll See You in My Dreams” rises like a lighthouse — glowing with emotion, guiding listeners into a space of memory, melancholy, and hope. As the fifth track on Harry Bertora’s ''Dreamland'' EP, this song feels like the heart of the release. With echoes of Jan Hammer’s nostalgic synth textures and the soul-stirring finesse of Jeff Beck’s guitar work, Bertora crafts a cinematic and intimate soundscape, offering an emotional escape that lingers long after the final note fades.

The moment the track begins, it envelops you in a haze of warm analogue synths, gently pulsing like the last glow of a sunset. But it’s the guitar—soaring, aching, alive—that steals the spotlight. It doesn't just play melodies; it speaks them. There’s wordless storytelling here, a yearning that’s palpable. Each bend and tremolo carries the weight of goodbye, while the rhythm section lays a steady path beneath the swirl, grounding the emotion in a steady forward motion.

Bertora’s inspiration for this track comes from a deeply personal place — the loss of a close relative. That grief is not hidden but transformed into something listeners can hold onto, something beautiful. “I’ll See You in My Dreams” is a whispered promise, a thread between two worlds. The synthwave-rock fusion gives it a dreamlike quality, where time bends, and memory dances between the notes.

What makes this track stand out isn’t just its polished production or expert musicianship, though both are impressive. It’s the soul. In a genre sometimes criticised for being too nostalgic or surface-level, Bertora dives deep, unafraid to show vulnerability. The track aims to sound retro-cool and aims to connect, to console, and to transport. It gives listeners the rare chance to feel like they're floating through someone else’s memories — and maybe healing their own along the way.

Available now on major platforms, “I’ll See You in My Dreams” is a must-listen for fans of synthwave, instrumental rock, and anyone craving a musical escape. It’s the kind of track that hits hardest in the quiet moments, a headphone masterpiece that blurs the line between past and present, between goodbye and reunion. Dreamland is worth visiting, but this track is where the heart of it truly lives.

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