Introduced by a hypnotising and cinematic texture, ‘Reach for the Sun’ proves to be the perfect setting for Mike Bass’s evocative vocal tone. Drenched in an expressive, yet hopeful aura, Mike’s lyrics help the track slowly grow in intensity, adding nuances and veiled electronic elements section after section. The mood shifts from melancholic to pompous and uplifting too, making for a surprising listening experience. At the three-minute mark, we enter into full-blown folk territories, with strings, acoustic guitars, horns and elegant drums all playing a strong part in it.
Channelling its inner Bon Iver, Bass brings the record to a close over a triumphant sonic panorama, becoming a powerful anthem in the process. Honestly, it’s a mesmerising journey, one that has to be experienced at least once. Based in the US, Mike showcases acute artistic awareness, puzzling together lyrical honesty and sonic edge.
That’s through its lyricism that ‘Reach for the Sun’ also flourishes. Inspired by Rhett Mankind’s story, as Mike Bass explains: “Much of 2023 had been difficult for him in securing sales from his art, so Rhett decided to create a project on a lark that became quite successful, at least in the short term. It’s still unknown whether it will be successful long term.”
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