Tom Joseph - “Elio”
From Innsbruck, Austria, singer-songwriter Tom Joseph has returned to us upon the release of his latest track, “Elio.”
“Elio” is a gentle and melancholic, poignant observation of love. The stripped-back nature of the acoustically-driven arrangement allows for a raw sense of desperation, guaranteed to resonate among those who have ever given love to someone who was, for one reason or another, unable to reciprocate.
And for those of you unfamiliar with his craft, Tom Joseph’s voice has the glorious gift of stirring up some old, forgotten emotions. The lyrics are delivered in such a manner that listeners are forced to accept every word as the truth, which allows “Elio” to easily sink its hooks into your wounded heart.
After its initial, stripped-back opening, “Elio” welcomes some new elements to the composition, including a delicate rhythm section and some subtle, ethereal tones from the keys. Layered auxiliary vocals float in and out of the arrangement, at times offering some textures of harmonizing support to Joseph’s lead.
No matter who you are or where you are from, Tom Joseph’s “Elio” is a song that you need to hear right now, so hit that play button and be prepared to be completely moved.