Johnathan Whitehorn ft Chipped Youth – Neon Rainbows (2021)
There are certain things that are impossible but would be amazingly beautiful if they did happen. One of these things is seeing a rainbow at night and musing about this led Johnathan Whitehorn to create ‘Neon Rainbows’. Taking the wonder of seeing something impossible, he incorporates the desire to see it with someone you care about. Through the tones of the track, he captures the warmth this would bring.
Using a sound that transports your soul to another realm, Whitehorn brings his classical training to a love of music. While his first instrument was the flute, he later picked up both the guitar and piano while studying classical music. He soon delved into the world of jazz while taking in Top 40 radio hits, rock, electronic and hip-hop. All these sounds influence his music and style.
‘Neon Rainbows’ rolls into your ears with a cascade of electronic tones that fall through the soundscape like rain. A swell from the depths brings a sense of wonder to the sound that is a delightful counterpoint to the cascading and bubbling roil of electronic notes. The melody brings the feeling of a rainy night in the city to your brain while lifting your senses to appreciate the delicate beauty the world has to offer. Each twinkling note is a light glinting off water while the more ambient sounds of the backing are a quiet softness like the silences of the early morning.
The awe and appreciation of the melody brings you gently to the somewhat ethereal tones of Whitehorn’s vocals. There is an electronic edge to his vocals that perfectly combines with the melody before splitting off and echoing like mist rolling down the road. The softness of his vocals adds to the tender feeling of the music and wraps around you like a companionable arm slung over your shoulders. The rap that comes from Chipped Youth is amazing against the softness of the melody. The lyrics of his performance are worth a listen as they fill you with deep affection.
Johnathan Whitehorn transports you to a rainy night packed with twinkling lights, affectionate warmth and companionship in ‘Neon Rainbows’. The melody cascades into your senses before easing into a plush cushion that you can easily relax on. Whitehorn’s vocals complement the electronic edge of the track while the rap from Chipped Youth fills you with the deep affection held for another.
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