Listening to ‘Love is Blind’ for the first time, a specific memory came into our mind, a like-minded piece of music that appeared to have been developed from the same creative mould. It was ‘Desert Rose’ by Sting, a reference that well fits with Prem Byrne’s committed artistry in a variety of ways; first of all, you’ve got the eclectic, Arabic-influenced arrays of instruments, with the Forest Knolls-based troubadour performing on doumbek and bansuri, alongside his trusted guitar. Secondly, exactly like his British counterpart, Byrne shares an affinity for mellow, evocative songwriting, often built on hypnotic melodies and feather-like, gentle arrangements.
‘Love is Blind’ confirms it all, with a slightly melancholic character that greatly enhances Prem’s nostalgic and precise vocals. It’s impressive how beautifully controlled his tone comes across; it makes for a rather intimate and peculiar listening experience, a broodingly positive artistic effort that’s a joy to listen to. Marking Byrne’s eleventh release to date, ‘Love is Blind’ continues to bring the project’s nuanced musical fervour around the world.
Delving into the inspiration behind the song, Byrne playfully explains: “My old songwriting teacher used to say that sometimes the best thing that can happen to a songwriter is getting their heart broken, because it can lead to a hit song! I hope this song resonates with listeners and gives us all a reminder about where true love comes from.” Mission accomplished: soothing and meaningful, ‘Love is Blind’ is an absolute stunner.
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