On Mercury – Curie (2021)
With the sixth single from his second album, On Mercury is using a unique perspective to tell a love story. Written from the perspective of Pierre, Marie Curie’s husband, the aptly titled ‘Curie’ is a rather unique love song. The inspiration for the track came from a visit to the Pantheon in Paris where Curie is buried encased in a lead shield due to the radiation in her body.
With beautiful imagery and touching emotional flows, the single shines like the contribution Marie Curie made to the world. From the creative stylings of Spence deBry, the song highlights not only his multi-instrumentalism but his storytelling ability. The single is also a continuation of this musical projects delving into history to tell the stories in a new and engaging way.
‘Curie’ has an expansive opening that fills your soul with waves of open energy. The piano line is a river current that effortlessly draws you into the river of sound that forms the melody. There is a wonderful overlapping of tones that come with the guitar. The melody has a really soothing feeling that helps the overwhelming affection of the lyrics and vocals shine. It is a touching melody that brings a loving ode to your ears.
From the moment deBry’s vocals enter the track, you can feel the affection woven into the performance. Through his performance, you are filled with an endless love for every aspect of a person. The emotions only increase as the song progresses and softly swell in your chest on the chorus. While the lyrics are a gentle ode to Marie Curie, there is enough ambiguity that it can be connected to anyone. As touching as the melody is, it is the vocals and deBry’s emotive delivery that really tugs at your heartstrings.
On Mercury fills you with soothing affection through the tender ode that is ‘Curie’. From the first expansive note and through the emotive vocals, you are filled with an endless love for every aspect of a person. Woven into the story of the lyrics is the most touching love song that you can imagine.
Find out more about On Mercury on his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
