The keen reader will gladly remember Oregon-based songstress and composer Jené Raél from a feature we published just a few weeks ago, praising ‘Beyond the Far Shore’ as a “celestial sound bath… expansive, hazy aural vapour that slowly seeps into the unsuspecting listener”. If, on that occasion, Raél had teamed up with Mirai No Hagaki, today she’s sharing one of her solo tracks with us, the luscious offering ‘Fall Away’.
As we step into ‘Fall Away’, we are instantly met with a stream of gentle, crepuscular sonic matter, a cathartic ambient-coded production that makes good use of sparse, pointillistic synths and expansive soundscapes. Raél’s tender vocals feel blissful, almost otherworldly, gradually taking the listeners into unfiltered escapism. Her delivery on this occasion is controlled and restrained, almost whispered. The overall listening experience is hypnotic and dreamy, with ‘Fall Away’ showcasing some emotional healing powers.
Delving deeper into the creative ethos that propels the piece, Raél explains: “Built around the hypnotic repetition of just two words, ‘fall away’, the song explores the expressive possibilities of the human voice. Subtle shifts in melody, layered harmonies, and atmosphere carry the emotional narrative, creating a musical experience that moves beyond conventional lyrical storytelling”. We appreciate such a wholesome perspective, making Jené Raél an experimental-driven musician not afraid to push beyond conventional wisdom.
Recommended! Discover ‘Fall Away’ now: