Mother Sun - “Blue Dream”
The Canadian group Mother Sun have just released “Blue Dream” from their new album, Train of Thought. In every single aspect, this is a classic psychedelic song– traditional in the sense that it isn't some Tame Impala copycat sound, which is a bit too prominent these days… nor is it the Floyd from the 1970s. The song perfectly captures the essence of English psychedelia when the band sported a moustache and red military jacket rather than a thinking man's beard and flares. The foundation of this song is a beautiful, old, analogue-recorded piano that is danced around by some really excellent guitar notes. The arrangement is not cluttered either and every additional instrument that is added is there for a reason.
“Blue Dream” gains a rich flair when strings are added. They occasionally go toward noises that make it sound like George Harrison was seeking something more potent than a pack of cigarettes to smoke. This is done extremely skilfully, never sounding sour, and gives the song a more “English” sense of refinement. Additionally, the vocal performance perfectly embraces those vintage tones. Not like Kevin Parker– it isn't drowned in plate reverb, nor is it locked solidly in falsetto ranges, which I think is overused in this genre. The vocal, like an instrument, develops its own melody. It moves around and has an amusing quality to it. I can’t quite put my finger on a comparable act. There are hints of The Kinks, The Beach Boys from their Vegetables album… but, even still… if you like that kind of thing, you’ll definitely like this.
“Blue Dream” is available everywhere.