Cody James is a master brewer of music. With varying styles, approaches and sounds, he creates something soulful and unique with every single. He hops genres, looking for the most delicious, tantalizing drink that can be had to enjoy the moment. His latest single is called Sacrificing Dreams.
Quickly climbing on to become one of his most popular singles, there are several reasons why this rocks. The smooth set-up is a funky yet melodic masterpiece that is a ridiculous rhythm. His vocals are a guide through a museum after this, bringing tones and transitions that ordinary man cannot create. One of the detailed specifics of being a multi-instrumentalist is calling the shots for everything within the song. The structure seems to become an extension of you, and you can translate each moment to the next. His song bounces with the lightness, with knowing what the next symphonic serenade brings. Vocals absolutely on point, he balances out his instrument virtuosity with some crystalline lyrics. There is a funky hook within the song that retains the magic that he set out to deliver. The solo also rests on the shoulders of the chorus, reminiscent of the groove.
This is a song that would perfectly fit Patricia Arquette’s scenes in Boyhood. Though the movie has a melancholy undertone, some scenes are perfect to set a precedent for the kind of life that will be lived. You can hear more of Cody James with tracks like Everything in Me, Drift, among others. Follow him for more music that seems to break barriers and explore the beauty of sound!