Son of Adam - Dawn Treader E.P.
Tracklisting: 1. In Photographs 2. Marianna 3. Through Countless 4. Our Fading Will
1. In Photographs
A chorus of interesting noises and sound emit from the speakers as the first song of Son Of Adam’s Dawn Treader EP, ‘In Photographs’, begins. Soon, a guitar comes in, giving the song an upbeat and carefree sound, although the vocals are slightly depressive. The melody of this song is very memorable, which I liked. The end seems a bit abrupt to me, but all in all ‘In Photographs’ was a nice way to begin the EP.
2. Marianna
A gentle, yet disorienting guitar melody starts up ‘Marianna’, that continues to play when the vocals take hold. Dave’s vocal talents are shown off nicely here; his voice soars high at some points, providing a hopeful tone, and retracts into despair at others. During the last 2 minutes of the song the tone drastically shifts, switching from a gentle kind of sadness to a much more desolate sound. The guitar work (especially at the end) gives the song a vast emptiness, to the point where the listener has only the melody to hold on to in order to keep from being pulled under. The song’s conclusion was well done, and gave a definite sense of finality to the track. In my opinion, this is the standout song on the Dawn Treader EP.
3. Through Countless
Though it is over quickly, ‘Through Countless’ is another example that a song doesn’t have to be long to be pleasing and good. The overall sound of this song is very interesting, because the melody is happy and bright, but the vocals are melancholy. This is one of the most distinguishing traits about Son Of Adam’s music; the ability to blend sad and happy sounds together within the same song, yet express them both clearly. ‘Through Countless’ is the best example of this style found on the Dawn Treader EP. One minor complaint is that although the song is well done, I wish it had been longer, so that it would have had more time to grow and develop.
4. Our Fading Will
Waves of sound start off this track, getting progressively darker as the song plays through and sending the listener on a downward spiral, leaving them hopeless at the end. ‘Our Fading Will’ is another great example of what Son Of Adam brings to the table. At the halfway point of the song a guitar begins to play, leading you out of the vortex of sorrow that occupied the first half of the song. The vocal effects used in this song are interesting; they sound reminiscent of a chorus of people singing in a large hallway, with their voices echoing off the walls and ceiling, surrounding you. This last song ends quietly, but still manages to leave a big impression.
Pros:
All of the songs here are memorable, and the music doesn’t completely lend itself to only one emotion, making it good to listen to regardless of your mood. The blending of upbeat melodies with the sad vocal delivery makes for a very interesting, unique sound that I’ve yet to find anywhere else.
Cons:
The melodies, while they were well composed and memorable, were, in juxtaposition, in contrast with the sound of the vocals and the lyrics. They seemed a little too upbeat and happy when combined with the sorrowful vocals, and it gave the songs an odd combination of feelings. I think this was both a strong point and a weak point in the music because while it made it interesting, the combination of emotions was bizarre and confusing.
Overall:
While the Dawn Treader EP only clocks in at 16 minutes, it is a good sample of Dave Orenday’s work, and successfully presents an idea of what Son Of Adam is capable of. I hope that he will continue to cultivate and build upon this unique style that he uses; with time I think it could turn into something great.
Val A chorus of interesting noises and sound emit from the speakers as the first song of Son Of Adam’s Dawn Treader EP, ‘In Photographs’, begins. Soon, a guitar comes in, giving the song an upbeat and carefree sound, although the vocals are slightly depressive. The melody of this song is very memorable, which I liked. The end seems a bit abrupt to me, but all in all ‘In Photographs’ was a nice way to begin the EP.
2. Marianna
A gentle, yet disorienting guitar melody starts up ‘Marianna’, that continues to play when the vocals take hold. Dave’s vocal talents are shown off nicely here; his voice soars high at some points, providing a hopeful tone, and retracts into despair at others. During the last 2 minutes of the song the tone drastically shifts, switching from a gentle kind of sadness to a much more desolate sound. The guitar work (especially at the end) gives the song a vast emptiness, to the point where the listener has only the melody to hold on to in order to keep from being pulled under. The song’s conclusion was well done, and gave a definite sense of finality to the track. In my opinion, this is the standout song on the Dawn Treader EP.
3. Through Countless
Though it is over quickly, ‘Through Countless’ is another example that a song doesn’t have to be long to be pleasing and good. The overall sound of this song is very interesting, because the melody is happy and bright, but the vocals are melancholy. This is one of the most distinguishing traits about Son Of Adam’s music; the ability to blend sad and happy sounds together within the same song, yet express them both clearly. ‘Through Countless’ is the best example of this style found on the Dawn Treader EP. One minor complaint is that although the song is well done, I wish it had been longer, so that it would have had more time to grow and develop.
4. Our Fading Will
Waves of sound start off this track, getting progressively darker as the song plays through and sending the listener on a downward spiral, leaving them hopeless at the end. ‘Our Fading Will’ is another great example of what Son Of Adam brings to the table. At the halfway point of the song a guitar begins to play, leading you out of the vortex of sorrow that occupied the first half of the song. The vocal effects used in this song are interesting; they sound reminiscent of a chorus of people singing in a large hallway, with their voices echoing off the walls and ceiling, surrounding you. This last song ends quietly, but still manages to leave a big impression.
Pros:
All of the songs here are memorable, and the music doesn’t completely lend itself to only one emotion, making it good to listen to regardless of your mood. The blending of upbeat melodies with the sad vocal delivery makes for a very interesting, unique sound that I’ve yet to find anywhere else.
Cons:
The melodies, while they were well composed and memorable, were, in juxtaposition, in contrast with the sound of the vocals and the lyrics. They seemed a little too upbeat and happy when combined with the sorrowful vocals, and it gave the songs an odd combination of feelings. I think this was both a strong point and a weak point in the music because while it made it interesting, the combination of emotions was bizarre and confusing.
Overall:
While the Dawn Treader EP only clocks in at 16 minutes, it is a good sample of Dave Orenday’s work, and successfully presents an idea of what Son Of Adam is capable of. I hope that he will continue to cultivate and build upon this unique style that he uses; with time I think it could turn into something great.
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