Life Soaked Reveal featuring Ben Tenison by Genevieve Sovereign: Review

by Gabe Finch February 6, 2023

February 6, 2023

A tribute to her late friend, Melbourne-based composer Luke Paulding, Genevieve Sovereign’s new single ‘Life Soaked Reveal’ is a stunning showcase of the artist’s soaring vocals and ability to capture the emotions of life’s fleeting moments. The song, a collaboration with composer-producer Ben Tenison, uses dreamy electronic dance and pop music to probe personal nooks of life and the pursuit of beautiful memories.

The combination of Sovereign’s ethereal voice and Tenison’s expert music-making skills produces a stunning contrast that enhances the performance. Electronic synthesizers, melodic bell synths, and bubbling basslines combine to create a stunning atmosphere reminiscent of swimming among a kaleidoscope of colorful sea creatures in search of pearls. The dynamic composition of the song takes listeners to a different emotional world and flows easily between dreamy electronic pop and electronic dance music. Luke Paulding helped inspire Sovereign’s decision to pursue the independent artist path and the song’s theme of digging up long-lost treasures is a touching tribute to him.

‘Life Soaked Reveal’ is a touching ode to a lost companion, encapsulating the transient nature of life in the form of dreamy electronic dance music in memory of a dear friend. The song is filled with heartfelt longing for the lovely, beautiful, fun, amazing, and loving things that were present during the wonderful times spent with the lovely people.