Blissful production lets the warmth of a synth and bass-led soundscape meet beautifully with the clarity and crisp, evocative tone of a genuine voice – Midnight Recital captures the essence of purposeful, artistic music, with the wonderfully contemplative new single I Wish.
Featuring a simple but sublime wash of escapism for its backdrop, I Wish tips its hat to the trip hop sounds of eras past, whilst igniting a kind of synth-wave dreamy aura that is a strong groove and calming ambiance. That combination is key in setting the mood, and the divine and emotive voice on the top-line connects all the more strongly because of it.
Vocally pristine, expressive and honest, there’s a humble rasp and a kind of tired but passionate elongation to the delivery of I Wish – something that authentically meets the needs of the song’s sense of longing and lostness. The title is easily memorable, and the repeating sentiments within let that quality stand all the more tall. It’s a beautiful performance, enchanting and vulnerable, seemingly personal but accessible in its vagueness and the easy repeat or loop of that descending keys riff.
Instantly an earworm but in a non-intrusive, welcomed and alternative fashion, I Wish is fascinating as an effective original track. The potential for this one to make waves throughout the reel world and across the airwaves alike is undeniable; it’s a humble but defiant pleasure to escape into. Midnight Recital appears to approach things from a genuine place of curiosity and talent, and the result is a song that satisfies the need for both.
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