Haunter – Illuminate (2021)
There are a lot of love songs out there, but they often focus on the initial fall into love or the troubles in a relationship. Haunter is taking a different approach and captures those quiet times when you sit back and realise how hopelessly in love you are with ‘Illuminate’. The band brings the magic of these unexpected moments to sonic life with their alt-pop tones.
These quiet moments are brought to your ears by Lucy LeNoir (vocals), Enoma Asowata (guitars), Mark Schroeder (bass) and Mike Ray (guitars, keys, vocals). With their fifth release, they continue to pair ethereal guitars with powerhouse vocals for an amazing listening experience. Through their music, you can feel their love and passion for what they do while connecting with them.
‘Illuminate’ draws into the story of the lyrics with LeNoir’s powerful vocals. From the first moment of the single, you are hit with her amazing voice. Her performance only gains power as the chorus hits and you are filled with the hopeless love of the lyrics. There is a sense of wonderment in her performance almost like she cannot believe the depth of her own emotions. The chorus is super catchy and will make you want to sing along while the imagery of the lyrics plays out across your eyelids.
The power of her vocals is enhanced by the melody which starts with a deep piano line. The clicking tones add a dynamic feeling to the upper levels of the music before you are swept into the chorus. The beats continue the dynamic melodics as they pound against your bones. The guitars have a light ethereal vibe to them as they smear across the soundscape like bright lights.
Haunter grabs you and sends you soaring into their soundscape as they consider the quiet moments of being in love in ‘Illuminate’. LeNoir’s powerful vocals have you singing along on the chorus while filling you with the emotions of the lyrics. The melody enhances her performance while keeping you hooked to its dynamic sounds.
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