Red Skies Mourning-A Beautiful Mess
Red Skies Mourning brings a new flavour to trap-pop and music that explores new realms. An artist with a surreal mind and superb imagination, you’re treated to the most unique lyrics and catchy tunes with his compositions. From a Marine to a performer that takes the stage by storm, this has been quite a journey for him. His latest single is called A Beautiful Mess. Chris Aleshire (Red Skies Mourning) began this through the energy that kept him alive. If you listen to his music, the arrangement seems like he has lived this life forever. His soothing voice and choice lyrics paint him to be a poet and raconteur par excellence. With A Beautiful Mess, he taps into a deeper moment within his psyche. Like all of us, he is a mixture of all the chaos and events that make us. With a flowing, trap based instrumental, you’ll find yourself to be singing along to his lyrics in no time. The flowing instrumentals are almost cinematic, diagonally traversing to create a complex cross-section. It is an incredible track by a musician who just won’t stop, and by the looks of it, his music is on fire. I’d love to have seen this track featured in Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse or even You People. The complexity of human behaviour and the resultant change is something that is captured very well in this song. You can listen to his 2022 self-titled album as well, for some amazing compositions and performances. Listen to the track that made you his fan and follow him for more brilliant music!
Red Skies Mourning - Beautiful Things
Beautiful Things seems to be having its moment in the interverse and Red Skies Mourning paints new skies with this existing number. This musician-instrumentalist and singer gives us a fresh take on the song and it feels like ice on a hot summer day. While he maintains the skeletal framework of the songs, he has put more than his spin on the number. He has made it his own. Discipline oozes from the song, this might be owed to his time as a marine. I only say this because the kind of artistry showcased by the musician is marvellous and unique. He has renovated and engineered the song to perfection. The track feels like a slow burn number, owing to the pace. Speaking of pace, Red has put his own spin on it and has given us a surprise of a song. He makes us wait at the edge of our seats to know what he has done with Beautiful Things. It must be acknowledged that we rarely find remakes of a song as appealing as the original. And yet here we have a master piece. A track like this can work beautifully in stories that have love stories that make their characters earn that love. In stories like The Holiday or 50 First Dates, we see characters go through some of the longest journeys of acceptance and just doing better. So when you see the scene of them either loving themselves or finding love, you need a song that simmers and bubbles to amp up the emotions and Red Skies Mourning knows exactly how to do that! If you want to know more about this phenomenal artist, click on the links attached above.
Red Skies Mourning - Myosotis
Myosotis by Red Skies Mourning is a bold and atmospheric journey that expertly blends synthpop with alternative rock, showcasing the artist’s evolved sound. Across its 15 tracks, Chris Aleshire—aka Red Skies Mourning—delivers an immersive experience that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable, giving listeners a sense of both intimacy and grandeur. The album, clocking in at 46 minutes, taps into themes of love, introspection, and resilience, capturing a poignant cross-section of human emotion. Myosotis opens with “Already Know,” a powerful track that sets an upbeat tone with hard-hitting drums and energetic synth layers. The vivid dynamic range in this song instantly grabs attention, contrasting compressed drum tones with crystal-clear guitar riffs and rich vocal harmonies. It’s a strong introduction that draws you in with its polished production and rock vocals laid over a synthwave-inspired harmonic bed, bringing a refreshing edge to the indie music scene. Following this, “Borderline” takes a softer approach, navigating darker themes of depression. Here, Aleshire’s vocal delivery is subdued, with a warmth and honesty that feels both fragile and resilient. The arrangement cleverly uses a carefully crafted stereo field, allowing softer synth layers and melancholic guitar tones to envelop the listener. This sonic choice reinforces the song’s contemplative nature, making “Borderline” a standout track for its depth and mood. Myosotis will find a place in indie pop or synthwave playlists As the album progresses, Red Skies Mourning explores different textures and styles, keeping the listener on their toes. “Obvious” dives into experimental electronica with its pulsing rhythm, offering a dynamic shift from the previous songs. The subtlety in its production, paired with a pulsing, almost hypnotic beat, speaks to the artist’s versatility. Tracks like “Over and Outta Here” bring the tempo back up, highlighting Aleshire’s skill with catchy choruses and reverb-drenched harmonies. This song in particular has an infectious energy, providing a natural anchor in the album’s structure. “Listen to Me” introduces a slightly punk-inspired edge with its faster tempo and sharp, pointed hi-hat work. The song’s arrangement feels almost post-punkish, with driving rhythms and a rawness that contrasts the smoother synthpop elements, adding an exciting dynamic to the album’s flow. Midway through, songs like “Way Up,” “See You There,” and “Alone Nowhere” define the sound of Myosotis, solidifying the artist’s unique ability to balance electronic samples and power pop instrumentation. These tracks exhibit a diverse range of VSTi textures and effects, creating an atmospheric blend that feels both modern and nostalgic. The B-side of the album is no less impressive. “Call It a Day” embodies a feel-good vibe with an undercurrent of melancholy, showcasing Aleshire’s introspective lyricism. “Under Your Spell” is a subtle love letter with tender melodies, while “Mirror” brings an emo-rock influence that feels like a nod to introspective ‘90s rock ballads. Wrapping up the album, “Let Me Fade” serves as a bittersweet farewell, with top-notch production and haunting lyrics that linger long after the final note fades. This track, in particular, showcases Aleshire’s growth as a musician, tying together the album’s themes of resilience and self-discovery. An ideal fit for coming of age dramas with themes revolving around personal growth and overcoming hardships in life Thematically, Myosotis would fit seamlessly within the soundtracks of coming-of-age dramas like Boyhood or The Pursuit of Happyness, where growth and overcoming personal obstacles are central themes. In both the movie and album, we witness an evolution—a journey marked by challenges, introspection, and ultimately, triumph. Red Skies Mourning is an inspiration to the indie community. From a US Marine to a seasoned musician, Chris Aleshire’s evolution from hardcore bands to a solo artist exploring synth-driven rock/pop is a testament to his adaptability and passion. Hailing from Bowie, Maryland, Aleshire has played iconic venues like CBGBs in NYC and The Underworld in London, and he brings that rich experience to this album. Myosotis isn’t just an album; it’s a declaration of an artist who has found his voice, adding a compelling chapter to the indie music scene.