Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well) is Ho Jo Fro’s Single Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Ho Jo Fro’s delivers a nostalgic yet fresh experience with their single Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well), a track that feels both warm and theatrical, with a vintage flair that’s hard to resist.
Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well) is Ho Jo Fro’s Single Out Now
Right from the start, the song’s tone has a timeless appeal, blending classic influences with rich, imaginative arrangements that showcase the band’s compositional depth.
At the heart of Mudville is a charming vocal duet between Iyla Elise and Paul R. Johnson, the project’s creative force.
Their voices complement each other perfectly, with a slightly shy, tremulous quality that brings out the sentimental narrative of love woven into the lyrics.
Their back-and-forth feels almost like a scene from a musical, capturing the tender, bittersweet emotions of love and memory.
The arrangement is equally impressive, with brass flourishes that add a rich, vibrant texture to the song.
There are also expressive drum passages that lend a touch of energy to the track, making it feel uplifting and refreshingly optimistic.
In a time when the world is grappling with so much turmoil, Mudville feels therapeutic, offering a reminder that love, even when it’s bittersweet or fleeting, remains a powerful, anchoring force.
Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well) is Ho Jo Fro’s Single Out Now!
Nostalgic and Sweet!
From Charlottesville, Virginia (US), the song “Mudville (Well, Well, Well, Well)” by Ho Jo Fro is a duet featuring Iyla Elise and Paul R Johnson. Written by Paul, the song is in the first person. Iyla’s character bumps into Paul’s character, years after they have gone their separate ways.
Their conversation is strained at first, as they both recall how badly it ended years ago. Paul contends that they suffered equally when they “did what they did.” The two characters end up agreeing that when their relationship ended all those years ago, it was indeed “a sad, sad day in Mudville.” Tim Ryan plays guitar and bass. Will Evans plays trumpet. Paul plays piano, although Iyla could have easily played the piano parts. Jim Ralston plays drums and percussion. The song was recorded at Studio 607 in Ivy, VA.
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