The soft euphoria of ambient waves of production, carefully united with a rhythmically smooth yet sonically raspy and soulful vocal lead – the focused encapsulation of a concept so deeply human that it transcends both genre and culture.
Published author, filmmaker and songwriter Praveen Koval explores the process of constantly looking outwards for answers to the big questions, while our story and sentimental worth more commonly lie within.
HANDPRINT features long-form melodic outpourings that feel driven by groove and emotion in equal parts. It’s the kind of song that could be an electronic pop contender on the surface, if only it were less complex in its intended depth and lyrical poetry.
Even the emotion of the vocal performance, the subtle cracks and peaks that deliver this story of realisation, of turning inwards and accepting the power of one’s own identity and pathway in life, feels authentic and artistic, as opposed to purely moving towards a catchy hook. The melody is catchy, sure, but it’s modest, delicate, and natural.
Your future is not strictly out there to be found in the world, but is shaped by your own actions, thoughts, decisions, and HANDPRINT provides an atmospheric, trip-hop inspired soundscape, and a near RnB-esque vocal lead, to accompany your consideration of that truth.
Bringing both experience and passion to the process, Praveen Koval captures a level of humanity and purpose with HANDPRINT, which proves timeless in style and substance alike, and is increasingly immersive, hypnotic and moving, as the song gathers momentum – rolling over like waves of true clarity and conceptualisation.
It’s soulful but precise, familiar but loaded with personal identity and nuance – something like melancholic charm and inspiring optimism united, and the result is a pleasure to let fill the space at volume.
Find Praveen Koval on Instagram & his Website.
