Pop/Review shemona - i drink underwater
Sound artist, producer, composer, vocalist, songwriter, and worshiper of analog synthesis, Shemona is Samantha Goldman's second project, following Ariel Gold. Over the years, their style has evolved from art pop to alternative electronic. This upcoming album is self-produced by Samantha Goldman, with mixing by Kiri Stensby (Eartheater, Lolahol, LEYA). While their practice has grown to encompass many disciplines, experimental sound art, poetry, and performance have remained constant.
“i drink underwater” by shemona takes the listener on a mesmerizing and ethereal sonic journey to the other world, in which one’s yearning becomes terrain, transforming reality into surrealism. The captivating musical narrative engages us in an intangible yet seductive daydream as mesmerizing as a subaquatic fantasy.
The artistry of creating this song's sonic palette is outstanding. In order to achieve this, she makes use of the wet synth leads that give the listener an underworld experience, which involves a world that exists between the true and dream states. Though having a dreamy feel compels one to submit oneself to the ethereal bliss of its layered harmony of vocal melodies.
To put it simply, the name of this track, “i drink underwater,” is a compelling saying on its own. This acts as a rebellion against the norms of the natural world, further establishing the dreamy and surreal qualities of the music. It takes the listener into their subconsciousness, beyond restrictions and barriers, and opens up their imagination.
This shows shemona’s capabilities as a sonic storyteller. Unlike conventional writing that uses words, it creates a story without words, depicting in images what goes into the feelings and dreams. With a certain kind of ethereality, this song becomes an ideal companion. It makes possible an escape from reality in moments of contemplation and rest.
Finally, “i drink underwater” by shemona is a magical sonic painting that entices the listener into a strange dreamland full of feelings and desires where landforms are created by themselves. Wet synth leads and lush vocal layers define a very interesting soundscape, going far beyond any genre. The music is soothing and prompts one to think deeply as they delve into their inner imaginations. In this magical musical voyage, shemona’s art is out in the open.