: The production is a "slow burner," gradually layering soundscapes to create a sense of vast space.
: The use of drum machines and synths gives it a distinctly contemporary feel compared to his debut, Entity . Lyrical Themes: Authenticity vs. Escapism Oscar And The Wolf So Real
The track is characterized by its "mysterious" and "otherworldly" atmosphere, built on a foundation of thick, driving synthesizers and a modern electronic beat. : The production is a "slow burner," gradually
serves as the ethereal, pulsating introduction to Oscar and the Wolf’s second studio album, Infinity (2017). It marks a pivotal shift in the project's sound, moving from the indie-folk roots of Max Colombie’s earlier work into a polished, high-gloss world of "euphoric melancholy". The Sound of "So Real" Escapism The track is characterized by its "mysterious"
Lyrically, the song explores the paradox of finding something "real" in an increasingly digital and artificial world.
: Like much of the Infinity album, "So Real" refuses to be purely happy or sad. It captures "hurtful love" and the "lustful and contrasted world" of Colombie’s alter-ego.