We approach Mary Middlefield’s music with a certain reverence and a hint of curiosity. Labelled as indie-rock, the talented songstress is much more than that, really just a creative with a great deal of musicianship and lyrical depth. ‘The Feast’ is the perfect evidence of that. Marking Middlefield’s latest effort, the track blends the project’s aforementioned indie-rock charisma with an elegant orchestral contour, a feature that makes the record hyper lush and even a tad dramatic.
It’s the perfect choice for Mary; her malleable, intense vocals hug the instrumental with cinematic allure, oscillating between poignant tenderness and hard-hitting epicness at a moment’s notice. Such a chaotic and expansive aural aura is the perfect companion for the song’s decadent, intimate lyricism. Exploring the dark side of attraction, ‘The Feast’ reminds us of the pitfall of complete romantic absorption.
As Middlefield eloquently explains: “‘The Feast’ is about the kind of love that makes you ache to be chosen… A moment of quiet surrender where you’re willing to transform into everything and nothing, just to be wanted. It’s romantic, desperate, and a little tragic.”
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