Lucerne, Switzerland outfit Jon Hood have recently returned with their new single “Ocean” a mesmerizing track that showcases a turning of the tide in the band’s ever-evolving sound.
“Ocean” captures a steadying presence of repetitive instrumental loops that are constantly expanding, growing in size and sonic status with every new note. Like a blend of the hypnotic presence of Dry Cleaning with the 80s atmosphere and grooves of Stereolab, Jon Hood deliver something that you just can’t shake.
Or as they put it so deftly themselves:
The composition follows repetitive instrumental loops that are constantly expanding, making the song grow like a gorgeous mushroom. When the warmly spoken lyrics of vocalist Joan Seiler evolve into hymn-like singing one can feel sparks of gentle excitement, the atmosphere turning from a calm melancholy into a somewhat hopeful euphoria – a dynamic that many Jon Hood songs carry. The backing echoes by Sonya Carmona, a Costa Rican musician, underline this emotional picture.
I can hear the ocean in your name, the beginning line of the song is a gentle reminder that although the world feels mechanical and alienated at times, there is still room for fantasy and synesthetic experiences.
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