Ben Freeman – Theology (2021)
Picking up the piece of life and yourself can be a difficult process that requires a lot of hard work. If you need some inspiration for this, Ben Freeman is here for you with his single ‘Theology’. This inspirational single is a gentle push toward becoming whole again while acknowledging all the broken pieces that create the whole.
While looking at picking up the pieces, the single also considers the ultimate question of meaning and freedom. Freeman has packed a lot into the track while making it easy to listen to. Drawing on his experience in a gospel choir, being a founding member of the Glitter Goddess Collective and a Master of Divinity degree, he creates soulful vocals and lush instrumentation.
There is a soft yet expansive feeling to the opening of ‘Theology’. The gentle instrumentation is like a rising awakening that pulls you in with light pastel colours and warm light. The beats have an RnB feeling to them that is enhanced by the shuffling orchestration. There is a really interesting feeling to the music that comes from the skittering notes. When combined with the vocals, the music has a gospel edge to it that drops slightly when you only have the cinematic instrumentation.
While Freeman’s vocals have a gospel vibe at times, this is tempered by an RnB foundation. There is something soulful about his performance that makes the single more powerful. His performance touches something deep inside like a spiritual awakening. The lyrics of the single call the broken pieces of your soul to a central point where they melt with the power of the single into something much stronger than you can imagine. As you listen to the single, you are filled with peace and inspiration.
With a touch of gospel over a foundation of RnB, Ben Freeman has you feeling inspired and powerful with ‘Theology’. The richness of the music enhances the spiritual easing of the vocals and lyrics. While there are a few layers of sound, everything comes together for a truly cinematic feeling.
Find out more about Ben Freeman on his website, Instagram and Spotify.
