Joseph Bones - “Blackberries Prelude”
Photo by Brian Hansen
Athens, GA-based artist Joseph Bones has just released “Blackberries Prelude.”
The song’s combination of electric and acoustic guitars gives a nice, warm ambiance– the acoustic rhythm is bright and the shimmers and riffs of the electric guitar are mellow. As the song progresses, a deep bass line gives the song a solid, pulsing foundation that boosts this song’s simple beauty. “Blackberries Prelude” also seems to have hints of an organ pad, which I sounds as though it is being played through a Leslie speaker. This lends a subtle but pleasant texture. A short guitar solo and some licks also nicely add to the melodic lines of the arrangement.
The vocal performance in “Blackberries Prelude” is passionate, giving the lyrics a warm genuine feel as they are delivered. The backing vocals lend the main sections an uplifting and energetic feel. In other sections, they offer some solid harmonies. All in all, the song wonderfully blends classic, indie-pop hooks with solid, traditional folk language structures. Lyrically, it explores the issue of losing childhood innocence.
The next EP by Joseph Bones, due out on June 30, 2023, has “Blackberries Prelude” as its first of six songs. Listeners can be sure that its contents will take them on a riveting musical journey as Bones displays his artistic talent and storytelling skills after this tantalising introduction. “Blackberries Prelude” is a beautiful and distinctive song, brimming full of warmth and passion.