Built on Folk and Americana influences, ‘Eyes of Izzy’ develops with elegant and heartwarming melodism, a slice of acoustic-driven goodness that eventually explodes into a full-band, stomping bop. The mood is rather uplifting, yet also evocative and nuanced. Mark Moule’s gritty yet impactful vocals are the perfect match for such a vibrant offering, really capturing the listener’s attention from the first note. It’s also a long piece, clocking up to just over five minutes.
There’s a lot to narrate: ‘Eyes of Izzy’ draws from history, citing Izzy Orlof and his pioneering photographic endeavours. The project was first recorded a decade ago, as part of Paul Curtis’ university coursework. He reached out to Mark Moule, and together the pair laid down the song in Curtis’ home studio in Fremantle.
Delving deeper into the peculiar ethos that propels the single, we are told: “It tells the remarkable story of Izzy Orlof, the pioneering photographer who first introduced the camera to Western Australia. The song has been sitting for ten years gathering dust; now it is the perfect time to release it into the world.” We appreciate the unique and quirky flair that surrounds the record: for once, Moule does not look inward, but rather describes a pivotal event in history.
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