A couple of months ago I reviewed the first single, “Fear Of Love” by electronic / acoustic dreamscape duo Noosa. I loved it! Now, Noosa is back with a brand sparkling new 5-track EP and its a joy to behold sonically. Yes, like their previous efforts there is beautiful music galore. The EP opens with the somber and expansive song, “Walk On By” and it has an ethereal and mysterious beauty reminiscent of the Cocteau Twins. However, Sky Barbarick‘s vocals are earthbound and hug your ears like dreamy poetic cloud cover. The second track, “Sail” is a broad sweeping uptempo song filled with quiet joy bursting at the seams. With the third track (and first single), “Fear Of Love” multi-instrumentalist Matt Buszko unfurls the synths and let’s a cavalcade of sensuous music intertwine sonorously with Sky’s smoky vox. My favorite, “Light Rays” is threaded throughout with sweet acoustic melody, enough to lull you into magical starlit reverie. This song is a beautifully bright lifeline of which I am thoroughly, and hopelessly, tangled within. The final track, “Mirrors” closes the EP, but it doesn’t stifle its mood. “Mirrors” is a song which fosters reflection and introspection, but above all it speaks of reassurance. This EP is rife with beauty and tenderness and a contemplative vibe. We were right to want more and this EP displays excellent songwriting and an eclectic blend of sounds. It is tranquility put to song and shot through with selfless love. This mini-ablum represents many moods, and this body of work is easily enjoyed singularly or soudtracking a tranquil evening with good friends. Listen the all the songs here after the jump. And to get this beautiful EP into your permanent collection it is available on iTunes. Peace.
“Light Rays” Lyrics
You do everything they ask you to, have you given up?
They take away those shooting stars that you’re looking at
Let me be the sunrise of your broken heart
A new days calling, sky is falling but you’re looking up
And who do you see? I’m sending from far away
And who do you see? Your future in light rays
Words you wrote are singing through your starry eyes
I remember curtains calling before you even arrived
Walking slower, staying closer, have you come around?
Keeping quiet never sounded quite so loud
And who do you see? I’m sending from far away
And who do you see? Your future in light rays
Crystal bells and evening calls have you freaking out
But I’ll slip like a loving vibe when you sleep at night
If you could tell me one thing that is on your mind
Who betrayed your trust and gave you something to worry about?
And who do you see? x2
Would you be my light and run with me tonight? x2
Would see my light if I lose you?
Would see my light if I lose you from right between my eyes?
I’m sending from far away
And who do you see?
Your future in light rays