Daniel P Olsen - Dark Violet Skies
Alternative/Alt. Rock, Singer Songwriter, Pop
New York, United States
Overall Impression: Daniel P Olsen delivers an atmospheric and emotionally engaging sonic escape in "Dark Violet Skies" - establishing a lush, immersive instrumental soundscape with warmly cascading piano arpeggios and poignant percussion before ushering listeners ever deeper into the space through ascendent lyricism and genuine, heart-wrenching vocals!
Strongest Point(s): The overall atmosphere and feel at work in "Dark Violet Skies" is instantly immersive - grabbing the listener's attention from the very first bar with richly enveloping piano tones in a warm but not overly crowded mix. This thunderous, ceaseless harmonic foundation feels ethereal and supportive as Olsen delivers vocal lines with authenticity and artistic passion - bringing the lyrics to heightened meaningfulness and connecting listeners to the song more fully with each passing line. At 4:23, a warmly overdriven electric guitar drops a simple but stunning solo phrase that seems to encapsulate the experience in just a few bars. The resultant experience feels deeply personal, fully intimate and endlessly accessible as it reflects an emotional impulse that feels both familiar and elusive.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of sprawling atmospheric textures and deep performative intimacy should find a great deal to appreciate in Daniel P Olsen's "Dark Violet Skies", while listeners with a love for energized Indie Rock feels and rich lyrical depth will resonate most readily with what the song has to offer! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: The National, Andrew Bird, The Mountain Goats, Yo La Tengo, Coldplay, Keane, Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins, Sylvan Esso, The Decemberists, Deerhunter, Spoon, Local Natives, Fleet Foxes, Real Estate, Fruit Bats, Father John Misty, Wilco
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.