The name Dino DiMuro is probably familiar if you’re a frequent visitor of this site. What some of you might not know is that he’s also a musician. Over the years DiMuro has released a good amount of music but today we will be focusing on “The House Watcher.”
DiMuro mentions “This track is a little dark for me. In general I like to inject a lot of humor into my songs but this one was based on a true incident, not quite as spooky in real life but the emotions it engendered nonetheless felt dark and otherworldly to me.” The song flirts with shades of gray but after listening I wouldn’t say this song's pitch black either. To my ears the song has a cinematic and mystical flavor to it. The music definitely has an Eastern quality. At points I was reminded of The Beatles when they got into a psychedelic flavor you heard on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The song starts with a descending guitar lick with keys and drums locking into the groove. It’s clean and felt like there was a circular pattern to the whole thing. The vocals more or less follow the guitar melody. DiMuro does have a sort of stoicism in his voice that I never heard before when he delivers lines like “There I was, on the porch of the neighbor’s house / The house that still haunts my dreams / But the 80 year old caretaker / Had not been told to expect me”. The lyrics have a vivid imagery to them. If you pay attention, it’s a narrative and unfolds like a horror movie. The music runs along brilliantly with the emotional resonance increasing as the song progresses. By the end I sort of got the feeling I was at a seance. Musically, I really enjoyed where this song goes. There are small deviations here and there from the main melody which keeps you locked in. The vocals, while almost monotone, were deceptively catchy. I found myself humming along with the melody after a couple of spins. I’ve heard enough music from DiMuro that I was able to pick up on his signature sound. I thought this side of him works and is a welcome addition to his expanding catalog. Take a listen.
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2/10/2023 10:17:11 am
Thanks so much Jamie! I always appreciate your insights!
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