Ocean of Hours is David Cloyd’s Single Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
David Cloyd’s single “Ocean of Hours” begins with a ticking sound effect, immediately evoking the passage of time.
Ocean of Hours is David Cloyd’s Single Out Now
It’s a brilliant touch that paves the way for a refined piece of music. The vocal tone is unique and ethereal, casting a distinct atmosphere over the entire track.
As the song progresses, ambient pads blend with strings, building a slow, deliberate crescendo of emotion. There’s a sophisticated quality to the chord progression and dynamics, reminiscent of Radiohead’s nuanced compositions.
The syncopated rhythm of the drums creates an underlying tension, like a horse reined in, poised to break into a gallop but never quite doing so.
This element keeps the listener engaged, contributing to the song’s overall sense of anticipation. There’s also a hint of Phil Collins in the song’s intricate arrangement and thoughtful structure.
The bridge, echoing the initial ticking, leads into the final section, tying the piece together with finesse.
“Ocean of Hours” showcases David Cloyd’s artistic vision and compositional skill, making this an intriguing piece of alternative rock that is well worth a listen.
Ocean of Hours is David Cloyd’s Single Out Now!
Sophisticated!
Ocean of Hours is David Cloyd’s Single Out Now
David Cloyd returns to the national spotlight with his first record in more than a decade, Red Sky Warning (out in early 2025), and its lead single, “Ocean Of Hours,” out September 24th.
Before moving north to Buffalo, Cloyd had made a stunning splash with his 2009 debut album, Unhand Me, You Fiend!—an album he’d recorded in his 9-foot by 9-foot apartment in Sunset Park, Brooklyn on a personal computer he’d built by hand. After being discovered by—and subsequently signing to—Morgan’s ECR Music Group record label, Cloyd’s debut went on to hit #1 on the world’s second-largest streaming service at the time (eMusic), culminating in a major feature about the artist in New York Magazine. Multiple TV music placements followed, his work becoming a regular fixture on MTV’s Real World, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and Bad Girls Club. His follow up record, I Could Disappear, showcased his extraordinary musicianship with a set of live-in-studio performances of the material from his first record. His re-imaginings of Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi” and Paul McCartney’s “Dear Boy” won him an even broader audience, with the latter being licensed by McCartney’s own company, MPL Communications.
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