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"Maybe" by Jon Sandman

Jon Sandman

Jon Sandman

... studied Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton, during which time he wrote and recorded his debut EP 'Plans'. 
He has since joined the R&D team at legendary analogue audio console manufacturer SSL; the perfect environment to develop and refine his music production skills. Jon is currently Product Manager for plug-ins, and works with the R&D team to build software tools for engineers, musicians and creators. 
Jon's listening roster ranges from alternative rock and world music, to indie-folk and electronica. His most formative influences include bands such as Eels, Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Beirut, Doves and Elbow. Jon is a member of alt-rock band Pylon Heights and one half of indie-folk duo Jon & Abbie.



Maybe

Heute nehmen wir den Künstler Jon Sandman und seine gerade eben erschienene Single "Maybe" unter die Lupe. Es ist der zweite Track, nach "Dear Friends", von Jons kommender "Spooky Action at a Distance" EP. Emotionales Gepäck abwerfen, unseren Instinkten folgen und der Liebe vertrauen, so die große Themen zum Song. Traurig aber voller Hoffnung wird die Geschichte erzählt bzw. vorgetragen. 
Die Vocals, perfekt eingebettet zwischen Synth-Texturen und exquisiten Sounds, klingen vertraut und sind neben dem Soundspektakel der Protagonist in diesem musikalischen Schauspiel. Die angesprochene Klangauswahl und deren Inszenierung klingt grandios. Ein Stereobild als Kunstwerk, darf es durchaus genannt werden. Die Ausgewogenheit respektive die Balance in der Instrumentierung ein wahrer Genuss für die Ohren. 
Die Darbietung könnte man beinahe auch mit Ebbe und Flut vergleichen, immer wieder "flutet" der Künstler gekonnt unsere Ohren ohne dabei jedoch überladen zu klingen und hält so die Spannung über den gesamten Song aufrecht. "Maybe" by Jon Sandman a heavenly sound experience or a story told by lyrics and sounds!


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