Ari Joshua’s latest single, “Praysue,” blurs the boundaries between classical, jazz, and cinematic music, creating an atmospheric masterpiece. “Praysue” opens with a slow, rumbling drum beat that gradually builds with organic, ambient percussion. Rustling and building amidst ambient hints of glistening music, the song is like a ritual taking place, merging dreamy scenes with roiling atmospheric percussive elements. They grow, and the melodies come cinematically and grandly, setting an air of intimidation.
The music continues to grow into a tense and suspenseful, vibrant, jazzy, classical hypnotic masterpiece that keeps the listener grounded while immersing them in its orchestral grandeur.
At the heart of the track is a delicate balance of classical sensibilities reimagined through a modern jazz lens. The production, handled by Joshua himself, ensures every instrumental detail is finely tuned and cohesive.
As the track unfolds, it maintains a cyclical structure that brings the listener back to the contemplative opening, yet the journey imbues the return with a sense of fulfillment and peace.
“Praysue” meditates as it grounds itself in memory, place, and ancestral homage. Inspired by Joshua’s late grandfather and their ancestral town, Przysucha, it draws from the depths of cultural and familial history and creates a majestic artwork.
Overall, “Praysue” is a hypnotic and emotive orchestration through music, memory, and spirituality. Listen to the single on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan