Jade Shames – Eyes Eyes Eyes
Jade Shames’ “Eyes Eyes Eyes” begins with dreamy, reverbed bassline and groovy, relaxed percussion that create an aura of nostalgia. An indie rock vibe develops as the vocals mix in, enhanced by a retro atmosphere that recalls the melancholic depth of Neil Young’s most representative moments. The audio mix is expertly designed, with each instrument carefully positioned and characterized, recreating the classic headphone listening experience where every acoustic element counts. The mix has a warm quality that gives the song an inner sense, close to a live performance caught in a dreamy mindset. The song “Eyes Eyes Eyes” has a peaceful, moody effectiveness, with fragile melodies that seem to rise and fall rather than march. The fragility of it is a strength rather than a weakness. The song creates an atmosphere that is warm and deeply human by gracefully embracing vulnerability. Jade Shames finds a lovely mix between contemporary indie variation and vintage 1970s melancholy. “Eyes Eyes Eyes” pulls you in, carefully, emotionally, and honestly, rather than trying to grab you with volume or tempo. With headphones on and plenty of free time, it’s an audio track to get yourself in.