Famously known as Red Mourning Skies, Chris Aleshire is a solo artist and multi-instrumentalist based in Baltimore who’s currently in search of his groove. With his latest collection, “Myosotis,” released on October 25th this year, the artist showcased the undeniable command of his artistry, armed with catchy melodies, emotionally packed lyrics, and memorable rhythms in this 15-track album. This release reflects Red Mourning Skies’ growth as an artist, reflecting the authentic nature of his music that looks at experiences in life, relationships, and self-reflection.
“Already Know” opens the whole collection with its playful and bouncy rhythm. Right off the bat, the upbeat tempo of this song will grab your attention to feel and dive into all the emotions, specifically the frustration and uncertainty toward inevitable things in a relationship. It is a confident track that sets up the whole mood for the collection, and this type of perfection is what you’ll hear as the album progresses.
Following strong is “Borderline,” which hooks you with its chill and more laid-back vibe. It is a refreshing production that showcases the finesse of the artist in his crafts as each synth and beat is satisfyingly placed, which makes the whole production thoughtful and enjoyable. “Obvious” follows with its clever play with a sound that makes this track stand out because of its repetitive beats and the catchy balance of instrumentation that is carefully layered, which makes the whole song impressive without being too overwhelming. This shows how versatile and dynamic this artist is; his intuition on which time of elements perfectly suits the song is highly impressive.
Coming in with a bang is “Over and Outta Here,” with its catchy and honest lyrics about relationships that have gone wrong. This track has a very memorable tone quality that sticks in your head while you go for a listen. Moreover, tracks “Alone Nowhere,” “How Do I Sleep,” “Call it a Day,” “Under Your Spell,” “Satellite,” “Mirror,” “Hold Me Back,” and “Let Me Fade” are also featured in this release, so be sure to go through all of it and enjoy the music.
Now, “Listen to Me” is a personal favorite because of the quality that it excuses—it is an upbeat track that feels like a warm blanket that surrounds you with its clever and dynamic rhythm. And because of the clear vocals and undeniably great melody in this shart production, I’m sure enough that, just like me, you will put this song on repeat because one play will not be enough to enjoy this goodness. On the other hand, “Way Up” switches gears with its serious themes and instrumentation, wherein its beats echo the emotions brought by Chris into the track. The lines carry the heavy thoughts of the artist as he himself reflects on his life and situation, while this track indeed carries a certain calmness on it—sure enough, you’ll feel the gravity and weight of the message that it carries.
With “See You There,” the clear vocals on this track, supported by the perfectly subtle acoustic guitars on its undertone, set it apart from the other songs in this collection. With its catchy chorus and impressive lyricism, it is a perfect track that gives off the vibe of being hopeful toward a situation yet maintaining a stance of being grounded and certain resignation about having and meeting someone in between despite differences in life and circumstances.
Ultimately, Red Mourning Skies is a force that you should watch out for. This album, “Myosotis,” is a potent release. You see, this collection is more like a showcase of the skill set of this solo artist. From the structure and production of each song in this collection to the careful placement of each note and line in the lyrics that go along perfectly with the beats in the track, you will feel the amount of meticulous attention put into the making of this collection. This album was recorded at CREATE Music Group in Hollywood, LA, California, which speaks volumes about why this record is top-notch! “Myosotis” is an album that you would definitely enjoy! So, don’t miss out! Check out “Myosotis” by Red Mourning Skies! Follow Red Mourning Skies and connect with them to learn more about their upcoming releases! Stream “Myosotis” by Red Mourning Skies now and enjoy this absolute goodness!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
