WILHELM - Midnight Caller On The Moon
WILHELM might as well be Orpheus reincarnated with the way he serenades his audience with music that deserves to be treasured. The singer-songwriter has a way of enticing listeners, the warmth and lightness of which has the potential to draw moths as well. His music usually veers onto the folk and ambient side with the rustic nature of his style. We see this especially shine in Wake Me In The Sunrise, his latest album. Midnight Caller On The Moon is a song that has your attention from the start. His music is similar to Ezra Furman, a singer-songwriter who has incredible range. The track is all strings and hearts. He uses the strings as the spine that lifts, holds, and makes space for his voice to shine. He has not crowded the track with many elements but rather has embellished it with details that make the song addictive. You know that the production is successful when everything looks effortless. There is a precision with which Wilhelm sings that captivates your senses. He makes you feel as though this is an intimate recital just for you with the arrangement of the track. This leads us to the track's exquisite string layering, which really makes the song stand out. Much like Ezra Furman, Midnight Caller On The Moon would fit right in Sex Education or even Peter Pan. WILHELM successfully performs a delicate dance of softness and rawness with his vocals and backing. His music can be described as gentle storms that move listeners from within. You can check out the links attached above to tune into more of his mastery.
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