Pan by OneNamedPeter: Album Review

by Gabe Finch December 15, 2022

December 15, 2022

Pan by OneNamedPeter: Album Review

The most recent studio album by OneNamedPeter, titled “Pan,” is built on a foundation of a peculiar and wondrous sound that fuses elements of pop, synth, and rock with jazzy stylings. OneNamedPeter soothes us with his gentle tones and quiet tunes about adventures or dealing with heartbreak. Peter’s inspirations are David Bowie, Bob Dylon and more, the artists who have made their own paths.

The song “Heart of Stone,” which serves as the album’s opener, is the one that initially acquaints us with the album’s sound. Before the beat kicks in and the song starts moving, there is some percussion that sounds like a synthesizer. The tone of the album is set by a conversational voice that tells a story as it goes, along with electric dance drums and a calm electric guitar.

The song “Let It Rain” has a folk-like quality, and it is full of groovy bass lines and fascinating chord changes that give it the vibe of Oasis.

The song “Under Your Skin,” which serves as the album’s final track, features a variety of contemporary instrumental styles and dance-oriented percussion. OneNamedPeter has created a sound that may be characterized as vast and all-encompassing with the album ‘Pan.’

This rambling, yet heartwarming album features a combination of peaceful piano tunes, cello, and dazzling percussion. The unpredictability of ‘Blue Boy’ just adds to its charm, as does the extreme simplicity and weirdness of the album. The piano’s melody and the cello’s melancholy work together beautifully to convey each arrangement’s underlying theme.