Presenting a sonically immersive new single from his upcoming album, this time channelling the likes of Portishead, Massive Attack and Sneaker Pimps – something of a deeply atmospheric, multi-layered and cinematic acoustic fusion of details…
The arrangement of Jason Chaffee‘s Silence beautifully compliments his natural vocal soul and songwriting, to follow quiet acoustic finger-picking through a sweeping ambient soundscape that echoes through the space.
With subtle melodic rises and falls, and a neo-classical twist of production as the passion builds, SILENCE pours through like tuneful poetry – an atmospheric listen, moving from intimate to electronic and cinematic, with the mood of uncertainty growing through inspiring sentiments and an ultimately euphoric crescendo at its peak.
Slow to build but blissfully hopeful and soothing at its peak – a genuine nod to simpler times, when atmospheric trip hop, soulful songwriting and real voices made waves – Jason Chaffee achieves a distinct sound and moment with SILENCE.
The style feels reminiscent of the mighty Seal on this occasion, later meandering through a more soft-rock change of tempo and weight, as we circle through strings and dramatic rhythmic hits, towards an uplifting and beautiful chorus.
The build and the contrast, the use of redirection and focus in unison, is powerful – sudden colours and sensations of optimism ring loudly for the resolving moment of ‘I don’t mind feeling alright’.
Jason Chaffee has stumbled upon a rather addictive, intoxicating formula for this release, and it breathes new life into the upcoming album for its diversity and depth combined.
Full album launches November 20th. Find Jason Chaffee on Instagram, Bandcamp, YouTube or visit his Website.
