Paul Mallyon is a solo songwriter/music producer based in Thame, Oxfordshire, England. Drums being his primary instrument, Mallyon’s latest album Promise of Light also sees him showing off his chops on guitar, bass and piano. At the core of these tracks is the guitar, and you can really see his style of rock music unfold with dashes of progressive, alternative, acoustic and singer/songwriter. Mallyon expertly weaves in these aforementioned genres to create an album that takes you on an engaging journey of reflection and introspection.
The music starts right off with a comfortable acoustic sound. I could really feel the warm singer/songwriter vibes coming from the vocals. A pensive piano melody flows over “Follow The Sorrow.” Mallyon’s vocals are big and boisterous sounding. He really shows all the stops with his dramatic and theatrical vocals that recalls a showtunes vibe. Numerating on the guitar supports Mallyon’s warm vocals on “Like Minded Fool.” The track dives into an intimate space for the singer/songwriter to express himself. On “Cruel Sir," a sauntering groove gets pinpointed. I really enjoyed his vocal performance here. A powerful piano melody washes over this serene sounding title track. Mallyon’s voice is airy and really paints a picture of positivity with the inspirational lyrics as he sings: “A deep breath / Like fire through the veins / A broken silent of night / A place where dreams take flight.” On “Together,” Mallyon brushes into full rock territory with this straight-edged rock song. The sound recalls a ‘60s/’70s rock vibe. Mallyon makes a clean exit with the aptly put “Time For Sleep,” which starts out sparse but then grows into more epic proportions as the sounds builds. A DIY project that sees Mallyon performing all the instruments, vocals and production. The album was very much ‘on the go,’ with Mallyon using everything he can get his hands on as a studio from the attic, lounge, and even the car as well as in his old home studio on Logic X. I advise you after listening to the album, to let it sit for a while, letting the emotions on the album wash over you. Perhaps by then, the music will have set in, allowing you to truly appreciate its pure notes. Mallyon has created something that will stay with listeners long after the record has stopped spinning. Be sure you have a listen today!
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