Eagles & Butterflies - Three A.m. May 2026

To achieve his distinct "dry" yet "popping" percussion, Barratt layers multiple snare samples, grouping them to apply simultaneous low-pass and high-pass filters before finishing with chorus and side-chain compression.

The title itself reflects a specific cultural and emotional phenomenon in dance music—the transition from peak club energy to a more introspective, experimental atmosphere. Barratt has noted that his creative process often involves on laptop speakers, a solitary late-night habit that likely informs the intimate yet expansive feeling of this particular piece.

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True to the Eagles & Butterflies style, the track features cascading synthesizer melodies that Barratt often records from live hardware sessions.

The track mirrors the "melancholically beautiful" vibe found in his larger body of work, where "moving chords reside atop punchy one-two basslines". The "Three A.M." Perspective To achieve his distinct "dry" yet "popping" percussion,

"Three A.M." operates at a steady in the key of C Minor , a signature choice that provides a dark, driving energy suitable for "big rooms" and "major moments".

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The Chris Barratt used for this track's lead synth.