Jon Sandman – Courage Up (2020)
Are you looking for a song that captures the mutual excitement that occurs when you first meet someone new? Go no further as Jon Sandman has just what you want with his single ‘Courage Up’. Using his own blend of alternative pop, he captures the sparks that fly at this moment and the wonder of how you have never met before. The endless conversations that go on too long are artfully woven into an engaging soundscape.
While Sandman has been writing songs for a while, this is the first single he released on mainstream platforms earlier this year. Experimenting with a melding of acoustic tones, electronic beats and orchestral lines, he creates a meeting point between organic and electronic.
‘Courage Up’ uses a light opening to draw you into the soundscape. Twirling up from the depths are these light swirling notes which provide a sonic representation of the excitement and sparks of meeting someone new. The lightly pulling drums draw you down the melody while more melodic elements are added to create a rich sound. The different layers create a depth to the melody while retaining a simple flow that you can lay back on.
Sandman’s vocals act as an additional layer over the melody. He draws you into the moment laid out in the lyrics with a smooth tone that is easy on the ears. The flow of his performance is enthralling in its easiness and draws you under his spell without you really realising it. There is a sense of wonder in his vocals mixed with a splash of awe over the meeting and mutual excitement.
Jon Sandman captures the spark of mutual excitement in a beautifully easy soundscape with ‘Courage Up’. The single uses an almost laid back melody to enthral you while his vocals smoothly lead you through the wonder and awe of these moments.
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