Singer-songwriter and music student Gideon Unna brings a refreshing dose of warmth and spiritual optimism to the table with his luminous single, “Heaven Is Here.” Hailing from Kibbutz Ein Carmel, Israel, Unna crafts music rooted in human connection, gratitude, and a deep reverence for the present moment. Heavily influenced by the 60s counterculture and vocal harmony legends like The Mamas & the Papas and The Carpenters, Unna flips John Lennon’s “Imagine” on its head. Instead of asking us to envision a world without heaven, he argues that paradise is already right here under our noses if we just open our eyes to notice it.
Written by Unna and arranged by his longtime collaborator Lior Medan, the track finds its soul through guest vocalist Naomi Shapira. From the first note, “Heaven Is Here” hits the ground running with a catchy, uplifting, upbeat, thumping rhythm that sets an instantly bright mood. The instrumentation balances modern production with vintage warmth, creating a lush sonic bed that lets the optimism shine through.
Over this vibrant pulse, Shapira delivers a sensational performance. Her tender, melodious voice sings relaxingly, gliding over the beat with effortless grace and pure joy. It instantly puts a smile on your face and brings a sense of calm to a noisy world. Recorded in an intimate home studio in Moshav Tzrufa, the song catches lightning in a bottle, radiating a sunny, peaceful aura from start to finish. All in all, Gideon Unna hits a home run with “Heaven Is Here,” serving up a soul-nourishing anthem that reminds us to cherish the magic in everyday life.
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Review by: Naomi Joan