Carefully thought through, this EP from singer/songwriter Jeremiah Moon, exemplifies a style that is sublime. His music challenges perceptions, alters minds, and evokes memories. The ability to transcend through poetic lines, through diverse instrumentals, is unique, and Moon does it so well on his Sputnik EP. The singer also manages to connect through his capabilities as a musician who is classically trained, and who knows a thing or two about melodies, harmonies, and styles.
His voice is whimsical at moments, and can fall into a subtle tone. Throughout the EP, he directs his vocals without forcing them, and by doing so, the sound isn’t affected. Lyrically, he sings about ghosts on the screen, and aching bones. He hums about broken luck, shivering backs, and creatures. When the lyrics touch the soul they bring it out of hibernation.
The work soothes, it endears, and it focuses on substance over shine. House-sitting is one of these songs which blazes a trail for Moon, as he plays his instruments and sings through the microphone, heartache. The song features clever lyrical qualities, and it soars, and commands to be listened to. Kinds Of Light falls into a fuzz, until the clean, crisp acoustics come in. Moon sings softly, tapping his feet as he goes. Coda opens with strums and grit. It’s a memorable inclusion, focused on words and memories.
Jeremiah Moon’s talent outweighs so many singer/songwriters. And he’s a man who knows how to bind together musical elements with thought-provoking poetry.
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