Aptly titled, ‘Early Mornings’ moves tenderly and with care, slowly unfurling its evocative luscious allure and quaint, acoustic tones. In a way, the piece could be described as ‘celestial’, as it mainly manifests to the listener as a sonic mirage, a slice of dreamy goodness with a feverish twist. Built on a riveting and cinematic production, ‘Early Mornings’ feels more like a soundscape at times, all drenched in spacious reverbs and angelic harmonies. The addition of seagull samples makes it all even more magical.
Behind such a stunning offering, we find Swedish troubadour Anders Ekblad, here showcasing his featherly, deep vocals alongside the brilliant female tone of Crissi Cochrane, a precious collaborator on the track. The alchemy between Ekblad and Cochrane works very well, giving ‘Early Mornings’ a quasi-choral outlook. It’s a deeply harmonious gem.
Keeping true to its hazy and tender aural livery, ‘Early Mornings’ delivers a nostalgic yet elegant lyrical theming. As we are told, it celebrates “the bittersweet feeling of love that lingers long after it’s gone”, also seeking to hold onto the so-called ‘Miracle Land’, a “symbolic place where love, possibility, and presence exist without limits”. We appreciate the dualism between the song’s lighthearted, feathery outward character and its deeper songwriting layer.
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