Reveree – The Chalice of Exhaustion (20229
With various influences and inspirations, solo artist Reveree has a sound that is almost impossible to describe or define. Not to be pigeonholed, there is an eclectic darkness in his music that is also inimitable. While he is based in Berlin, he is a sonic wanderer with his “ears taking him to many places”. This is my introduction to Reveree, however, he has enchanted audiences and critics across the globe with coverage on various playlists and online radio stations. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’.
Mystical and mesmerising, Reveree adopts a more ethereal style when approaching music. He wants to take you on a journey through different concepts and have you view things from a different perspective. Following his EP Kirtan, ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’ explores the human experience of addiction and alcoholism and the aftermath. Named after the Russian icon “The Inexhaustible Chalice” (known for healing powers for addiction), ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’ is a song that “…could read as the intimate confession of someone who reached a place of no return and contemplates his regrets…” – his words, not mine.
One might consider Reveree to have a tinge of indie-rock in his music, but ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’ is far more folk-inspired. Simplistic with its acoustic arrangement, the track combines Reveree’s rich vocals with an acoustic guitar. While many songs use “bells and whistles” to express their despair and frustration, ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’ shows the beauty of minimalism.
A slow burner of a song, ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’ does not slap you in the face with an overwhelming arrangement. No, instead it brings even more emotion and slaps you in the face with its organic execution. Crude and obscure, the sparse guitar strums and Reveree’s deep vocals express frustration, melancholia and angst superbly. The thing is, while ‘The Chalice of Exhaustion’ does have you clutching your chest with an unbelievable sadness, it also has a sense of optimism. It considers the hopefulness of overcoming whatever terrible situation you have faced and acts as a light at the end of the tunnel.
For more from Reveree check out his Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
