A song that is a deep and soulful introspection is ‘Orphan’s Lament’ by Steel & Velvet. With haunting vocals and delicate finger-picked guitar work, the song stays with you even after it has faded. It is a part of the band’s six-piece album, known as ‘People just float’, that brings in a new sound, different from what they have previously produced.
Steel & Velvet consists of Johann Le Roux on vocals, Romuald Ballet-Baz and Breton on the guitars, and Jean-Alain Larreur. Their productions are often clean and minimalistic, using just acoustic guitars and vocals that draw from the classical genre. The song ‘Orphan’s Lament’ offers depth with numerous layers, and these become clearer with repeated listens.
The song will get your attention as soon as it starts playing. It’s the kind that will turn heads, because it speaks in a language that aching souls understand. The track takes up a lot of space, and rightfully so, as it slowly paints a picture for you. It takes its time to unravel- like rainwater seeping into the soil, bringing a sense of warmth that is comforting. The song is beautifully immersive and expansive, making you feel everything, yet it carries a loneliness, as if you are staring at empty acres of grass, lost in thought, while also knowing you are alone.
It’s a track you’ll keep coming back to, because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to the track ‘Orphan’s Lament’ by Steel & Velvet on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
