Richard Tyler Epperson returns to his signature style of introspective storytelling with his latest single, “Dream,” released on September 24th, 2024. As the first single from his upcoming album Fragmented Night, set to debut in 2025, mastered by Roman Styx, “Dream” sheds light on all our shared sufferings in life with moving melodies and emotive lyrics.
Opening with lush, atmospheric instrumentation, Epperson’s husky yet delicate voice eases into the track with a calm, relaxed demeanor. His vocals are complemented by steady, pounding live drums by Nate Barnes that establish an engaging rhythm, carrying the listener into the introspective world of the song. The driving guitars by Wassim Rahmani and emotive vibrant melodies by other talented musicians add layers to his performance with heightened intensity, as his voice trails off in moments of quiet hope.
“Dream” gets behind all our desires to retreat into dreams while wrestling with the harshness of waking life. With lines like “Spending every night dreaming of a life where I win the fight,” Epperson shares how we all desire to win against the fight of adulthood.
Accompanied by a visually captivating music video, “Dream” blends animation and behind-the-scenes glimpses of people navigating their daily struggles. The AI-infused visuals relay the message with imagination that shows what the struggle must feel like.
In “Dream,” Epperson skillfully combines personal reflection with hope, disappointment, and perseverance, creating a track that is as haunting as it is uplifting. It sets the stage for what promises to be a deeply evocative album of Fragmented Night.
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Review by: Naomi Joan