Aëdon - Gentle Rain - Song Review - Alternative Progressive Rock from Bochum, Germany
Today we are featuring a promising alternative progressive rock band, Aëdon, from Bochum, Germany, with their latest single, 'Gentle Rain.' I'll delve into the song along with its character, style, story, potential, and more.
Aëdon is a promising alternative progressive rock band I discovered about a week ago with their latest single, 'Gentle Rain,' which was released on August 20, 2021. For those who haven’t heard about the band before, Aëdon started their careers with an EP called 'Leaves Turning Red' in 2017. Since then, the band has released five more singles: 'The Least You Owe Me' (2019), 'There Was A Time' (2019), 'Shattered' (2019), 'This Night' (2020), and 'Gentle Rain' (2021). Now, please give the song a listen while reading the rest of the article.
'Gentle Rain' is a beautiful acoustic song with progressive influences, a magical atmosphere, and commercial potential. When I listened to it for the first time, the overall atmosphere with the beautiful acoustic instrumentation caught my attention and immediately reminded me of acoustic songs by my personal favorite bands/artists such as Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Bon Iver, and Blackfield (also Steven Wilson's project). It is an easy-listening but progressive song, and surprisingly, the band has chosen to make it as commercial as possible with its mixing, especially in the chorus sections. Although I am not a fan of commercial approaches, this decision perfectly makes sense for a new band and doesn't have any negative impact on me as a music fan, as long as they stay faithful to their origins.
Aëdon shows potential with their chord progression in this song. I love the brilliance of their sound; it is almost impossible to resist this heavenly beauty. Although the overall vibe of the song is positive, there is still a hint of drama. On the other hand, the structure of the song is quite radio-friendly, which adds a 'gateway' value to this song. New listeners can get used to Aëdon's musical character here and continue listening to their other more progressive stuff afterward.
The technical side of the work is quite fantastic. First of all, I'd like to say that 'Gentle Rain' doesn't sound like anything we hear on the radio. In this way, the producer has done a fantastic job by adding value and character to it. 'Gentle Rain' is the kind of song that makes a difference with its mixing, without hesitation. No one can argue that this song flawlessly transmits the message to the listener with its level of emotion.
When I take all these into account, I'd like to say that I am impressed by Aëdon. This is the first time I am hearing about this band, and I feel like they have the potential to surprise the world in the future with their unique taste in music.
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In conclusion, the Metalhead Community Team congratulates Aëdon for their single, 'Gentle Rain,' and wishes them the very best in their future careers. Thank you for reading.
