Explore the sublime soundscapes in LITM Singer-Songwriter Picks from artists Maria Weissman, Eddie Witz and The Most High, Matt DeAngelis, Aster Rhys, and Alexander Saint.
Maria Weissman - The Poet
Maria Weissman’s soundscapes arrest your senses and move your soul with the sheer magnificence of her vocals and the emotiveness of the musical backdrop. The Poet, her latest release is a powerful and poignant release, which first absorbs you in its sparse, spacious, and stripped-back allure only to grow into a majestic, moving piece of sound and story. Maria’s tender and intimate vocals delicately stitch affecting melodies on a tapestry of luminous piano notes. As the music flows forward, the intensity rises, with the vocals soaring to impassioned highs, with heavenly grace and skill, and the instrumentation swelling with emotion. It is a rare and rousing sonic sight, one that will be etched in your mind for a long time. Listen to The Poet by Maria Weissman here!
Eddie Witz and The Most High - In California
Singer-songwriter Eddie Witz’s musical journey is an epitome of courage and creativity, one that showcases the power of music to heal and help us rise up from the trials and challenges life throws at us. This theme of resilience, strength, and hope can always be found infused in the beautiful soundscapes crafted by Eddie Witz and The Most High. In California, a single from the latest album, I Am What I Am, is a warm, nostalgic, and blissful release. The radiant, sharp glow of acoustic guitars, the exciting vibrance of the riffs, the lush dreamy ambiance, and the upbeat thump of drums converge seamlessly to form a richly-textured and evocative musical backdrop. The singer’s voice, brimming with soft feeling and charm, draws sincere and passionate melodies onto the music. In California is hearty and memorable. Listen here!
Matt DeAngelis - Dust in the Wind (Cover)
From Southern New Jersey, USA, singer-songwriter Matt DeAngelis brings a stirring, sublime reimagination of the song Dust in the Wind by Kansas. Dust in the Wind (Cover) retains the original sentiment but presents a whole new way of seeing and feeling the lyrical theme through a unique, stripped-back musical direction. In the cascading, lush thrumming of bright, warm acoustic guitar melodies, there is a sense of immediacy and imposing emotionality. Joined by the masterful, commanding, emotive vocals of the singer, this musical picture is soul-stirring and thought-provoking. As the music unfolds, newer, richer infusions emerge; cinematic riff sections, rousing solos, velvety harmonies, and more. Matt DeAngelis’ execution of this track is impeccable and impactful, shining the limelight back on the importance of protecting the earth from climate change and destruction. Listen to the song here!
Aster Rhys - Crossroads
Aster Rhys summons the might, magic, and music of our ancestral memories, mythical tales, and creative wilderness in her soundscapes. Her music reflects a life immersed in folklore, mythology, traditional herbalism, wanderer spirit, and mysticism. Artists like Laura Marling, Basia Bulat, and Ben Howard have influenced Aster Rhys’ musical sensibilities. Crossroads, her latest release is adorned with sonic symbolism, alluring textures, and hypnotic vocals. The brushing, swaying cadence of the percussion sweeps the soundscape like an unending breeze. The mesmerizing waltz of the guitars and the flute melodies; soaked in somber, mysterious, and contemplative tones, creates an immersive and absorbing instrumentation. The singer’s vocal performance is magnetic, it pulls you in with an irresistible force. The stellar singing radiates powerful, moving melodies which flow into every nook and corner of your mind, provoking introspection and opening up new avenues of thought. Crossroads is an unforgettable and deeply affecting release. Listen here!
Alexander Saint - Other Hand
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alexander Saint, crafts heart-touching alternative acoustic soul soundscapes rooted in sincere storytelling, soulful vocals, and reflective melodies. Other Hand, the latest release, is intimate, vulnerable, and honest, speaking to the very soul of the listener through evocative acoustic guitar melodies, emotive vocals, and heartfelt lyricism. The soft melancholy and reflective reverberance in the acoustic guitars converges seamlessly with the plush, emotional resonance in the singer’s mature, masterful vocals. As the music moves ahead in time, new textures emerge: thumping percussion, gentle claps, ethereal harmonies, chiming notes, all working in tandem to illuminate the sound with deep, infectious feeling. Other Hand reaches for your soul and finds a permanent place there, effortlessly. Listen here!
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