I'm trying to write this without using sea related puns, but it's so hard when the production of the track is perfectly synchronised with what is so fascinating about the natural power of the ocean – both literally and metaphorically.
The introduction itself is like the build up before a wave, the surge before the crest as the anticipation of recorded waves and increasing strings entice to the first verse.
A voice often associated with strength and power, Melanie's vocals are almost whispered throughout the track. It works so effortlessly to create a tempestuous, dark ambience which is lightened somewhat with the unexpected but welcome appearance of a sitar - complimented by pizzicato strings like rays of light through the storm.
Multiple layers of strings and Melanie's underlying beautiful vocals driven by a unusual drumbeat which would keep any motley boat crew rowing in time, create a track of pure escapism and lush wonderment right up until the last haunting twinkles of a music box.
Having grown up surrounded by the sea and many hours of my life spent in it, I don't think a track has even come close before to capturing the mystery and awe of the sea (or the metaphorical emotional relationship it otherwise represents here) as this song is so perfectly titled, produced, written and performed.
The introduction itself is like the build up before a wave, the surge before the crest as the anticipation of recorded waves and increasing strings entice to the first verse.
A voice often associated with strength and power, Melanie's vocals are almost whispered throughout the track. It works so effortlessly to create a tempestuous, dark ambience which is lightened somewhat with the unexpected but welcome appearance of a sitar - complimented by pizzicato strings like rays of light through the storm.
Multiple layers of strings and Melanie's underlying beautiful vocals driven by a unusual drumbeat which would keep any motley boat crew rowing in time, create a track of pure escapism and lush wonderment right up until the last haunting twinkles of a music box.
Having grown up surrounded by the sea and many hours of my life spent in it, I don't think a track has even come close before to capturing the mystery and awe of the sea (or the metaphorical emotional relationship it otherwise represents here) as this song is so perfectly titled, produced, written and performed.
From the album ‘The Sea’ (2011) / @MelanieCmusic
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