Lauren Conklin’s latest release, ‘Hymn for Becoming’, is a soul-stirring and beautiful instrumental piece. It speaks to you not with lyrics but with its delicate and intricate arrangement.
Based in Nashville, Lauren Conklin is a composer and arranger and holds mastery over multiple instruments. An experienced performer, her music has an undeniable cinematic feel that makes you feel you are a part of a Ghibli film. The compositions make you feel emotions and create a relaxed and soothing atmosphere.
‘Hymn For Becoming’ has a gentle melody, and Conkin’s command over the violin is commendable. The composition is deliberately sparse, allowing the listeners to hear and feel each and every note that she plays. It holds melody as well as space. The pauses feel like a breath that has been held too long, and the melody feels like relief. The song is a good companion for any emotion that the listener might be feeling: happiness, sadness, or even nostalgia. Clocking in a little over four minutes, the composition takes its time to tell its story. It is not trying to overwhelm you with its elements; it is actually letting you sit with it and feel its timelessness.
It is a composition you will definitely hit replay on, because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to ‘Hymn For Becoming’ by Lauren Conklin on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
