“In the Silence of the Hills” is a lovely single propelled by expressive cello, atmospheric saxophone, and enthralling lead presence, marking another evocative release from Moon and Aries. Built around a piano composition by German producer Tom Aries, the track gradually took form through contributions from musicians in Canada, London, and Switzerland, with Jordana Moon providing the lead performance and lyrics. Its spacious arrangement reflects the duo’s interest in organic instrumentation, allowing each performer’s contribution to deepen the song’s reflective character.
Calming synth pulses ring out with reverbed dreaminess as the track unfolds, quickly met by an emotive lead entrancement and touches of somber cello. “All the words in my mouth, I will save it ’til tomorrow,” Jordana Moon’s delivery resonates, asking “what happened to you and I?” with heartrending, questioning allure. Gentle guitar twangs and late-night saxophone bolster these vulnerable sentiments, admitting “I feel so small” in the middle of it all. Her delivery heightens wonderfully around the 01:20 mark, where the feeling of “a lonesome chill” furthers that sense of increasing isolation.
The track is a strong achievement in atmosphere and emotion, melding a gorgeous assortment of synths, cello, guitar, and saxophone. The “here to hold you still, in the silence of the hills” closing refrain is particularly spine-tingling. It’s a further testament to Moon and Aries’ capacity for wonderfully evolving soundscapes and mystique, apparent on previously featured releases, like their album TRANSCENDENCE and single “Take Me Home.” In the case of “In the Silence of the Hills,” lyrical vulnerability pairs with a powerful performance and an intoxicating assortment of instrumentation, making for an unforgettable sound.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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