“Poems From The Edge” is a second EP by Of Shadows And Lights, released about two weeks ago via all streaming platforms. It’s an exciting musical journey consisting of “On The Edge,” “Unbecoming,” “Into The Silence,” and “Emerge,” four exceptional compositions that will appeal to your ears no matter which music genre you prefer. For those who might not know, Of Shadows And Lights combines different styles to illustrate rich and luxurious sonic imagery. Perhaps alternative rock comes to mind first, but this skillful Italian artist knows how to combine some of the finest properties of post-rock, indie rock, hard rock, classic rock, synth rock, synthwave, power pop, and many other styles, so his songs resonate with a fresh and unique ambiance from scratch to finish. Of Shadows And Lights used these additional elements as more than necessary enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details that uplift his songs on an entirely new level, while he simultaneously remains loyal to the primary sonic direction. Therefore, these experimentations resulted in an outstanding collection of songs that will suit even the pickiest listeners.
This magnificent EP commences with “On The Edge,” a marvelous opening composition that showcases all his skills as a songwriter, composer, and producer. The catchy synth themes and leads approach from all the possible sides, serving as a perfect backdrop for flawlessly performed vocal harmonies that glide over low, mid, and high notes with such ease. Of Shadows And Lights gradually introduces more synths, low-end notes, and rhythmic and percussive support, giving more complexity to the track. The orchestral, tribal drumming makes “On The Edge” such a magnificent, powerful, dynamic number that will especially suit those listeners who appreciate intricate musicianship and clever ideas. The half-time beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics perfectly suit semi-distorted guitars and catchy synths. It’s such a perfect overture that invites the listener to dive even deeper into the material.
“Unbecoming” comes up next with its straightforward alternative rock sound. It brings even more brilliant ideas and marvelous sonic maneuvers to the table through more synth themes and leads, heavy riffs, equally hearable basslines, and energetic drumming that keeps the remainder of the instrumentations in line. Of Shadows And Light’s vocal performance also shines here, emphasizing and uplifting all the segments and orchestrations to a new level. The presence of synth ambiance, themes, leads, and melodies gives “Unbecoming” a fine synthwave quality, proving that Of Shadows And Lights is capable of composing tracks in any genre he desires. The artist slows down the pace once again with “Into The Silence,” a piano-driven ballad that introduces a fine mixture of classic and modern rock. For this particular number, Of Shadows And Lights, decided to use a much calmer approach that works to the advantage of the entire material. It creates a fresh and unique atmosphere where all the instrumentations resonate with entirely different vibes. The rhythm section consisting of moderate, well-accentuated drumming sequences and vividly hearable, equally complex, warm-sounding basslines, serves as a perfect backdrop for flawlessly recorded acoustic guitars, piano, and synths. You’ll unquestionably enjoy this one if you’re into magnificent rock ballads.
“Emerge” is another prime example of his capabilities as an artist. Of Shadows And Lights strikes hard with energetic drumming patterns, hectic low-end notes, wonderful chord progressions, and riffs, while the thick layer of marvelous synths comes like a cherry over the top. This composition has an anthemic chorus that will immediately get into your ears. It’s also good to mention that vocal performance shines on this one, thanks to the impressive vocal range. The impressive guitar solo also delivers another layer of intricacies, making “Emerge” one of the best tracks on this EP. Also, this track signifies the closure of this outstanding extended play release. Of Shadows And Lights created another impressive collection of songs where his experience, knowledge, skills, talent, ideas, and musicianship shine in the limelight. His ability to break all the rules and shapeshift boundaries of so many music genres goes beyond comprehension throughout the entire EP, proving he’s one of the best solo artists on the modern alternative rock scene. “Poems From The Edge” is available on all streaming platforms. Don’t miss it!
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