Emma Hunter – Morire (2023)
Described by publications as leaving “…a profoundly artful impact with her lyrical themes…” (A&R Factory), having “…a voice to die for” (Nightshift Magazine), “…vocals [that] reach for the sky…” (Turn Up The Volume), Emma Hunter is a musical force to be reckoned with. Approximately four years ago, singer-songwriter Hunter paired up with percussionist Tom Bruce (both equally successful in their individual careers) to create a unique, powerful sound for the masses. We have followed Hunter and Bruce since 2021 enjoying their complexity and intricate music, and now there is another single to be enjoyed – ‘Morire’.
Following the flamenco meets indie-rock single ‘Love Is Not A Choice’, Emma Hunter adopts a dark-rock “Spaghetti Western” tone in ‘Morire’. Showing off Hunter’s emotive vocals, ‘Morire’ transcends musical boundaries taking you along for the ride. Reaching into your soul and tugging at your heartstrings, the vocal execution ranges from bold high notes to seductive whispers throughout the melody. Needless to say, it is a bit of a rollercoaster ride but this is only Hunter’s vocals – what about the rest of the arrangement?
Recorded at Shonk Studios in Oxfordshire, drums and guitars harmonically meld into a cinematic soundscape with an ethereal ambience. For me, the trumpets (courtesy of Steve Preston) inject an obscurity to ‘Morire’ enhancing the complexity of the song’s melodic flow.
While the melody can hold its own tossing you into a sonic whirlpool, the poetic lyricism simultaneously sends you twirling with its depth. Directly translated as “to die and fade”, the Italian word ‘morire’ elegantly captures the single’s thought-provoking theme. Exploring human vices, the song looks at the causes of failure at its core causing someone to “fade away and lose who they truly are…the listener is encouraged to see this issue through the viewpoint of the partner of someone who is drowning and disappearing in their own vices”
I have mentioned before that it can be difficult to effectively define or describe Emma Hunter’s musical prowess. The obscurity melds harmonically with a thread of dark emotion making her music a true journey of, um, enlightenment. No, that’s not the word, rather overwhelming illumination and brilliance.
In addition to the single, Emma Hunter has released an official music video for ‘Morire’. You can view the video below or on her official YouTube channel.
For more from Emma Hunter, check out her official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
