South Korean vocal powerhouse Sonnet breaks things down to the bare essentials, for the timeless piano ballad and divine performative brightness of Wishing For Rain.
With roots firmly planted amidst the nostalgia and simplicity of the piano ballad set-up, Wishing For Rain stands tall within moments, for the clear nuance and skilful meandering of Sonnet’s voice.
As the track gathers momentum, a live band supports the progression and growth of the delivery, and helps the song lean more notably towards the likes of soul-pop and jazz; an old-school sway of a groove letting the long-form expressive hook capture affection in true yesteryear fashion.
Despite her vast performative repertoire and reputation as one of Korea’s most dynamic divas, Sonnet lays down a pure and powerful solo performance here, evocative and captivating for the clear natural ability in her singing. The arrangement feels undeniably genuine, not least of all thanks to that real connection between the singer and this heartfelt song of love and connection. As the songwriter and artist alike, Sonnet celebrates the true freedom of artistic intention with this release, and in the process presents one of the most impressive and moving original pop songs of the season.
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