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 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