James Blake is such an amazing artist. He is unique, original, and absolutely genuine, and all of that pours into his rich, heavily textured music. His voice is gorgeous, with a silky overtone that exposes every emotion and personifies the feelings of love, loss, rejection, and acceptance. His meticulous instrumentals and focused vocals always seem to crescendo into complete and utter brilliance, and, at the same time, create this ethereal, yet powerful atmosphere that can only be described as other-worldly. There are times when he’s timid, times when he’s thoughtful, and times where he is incredibly outspoken, yet throughout it all he possesses this fire and passion that is absolutely dynamic. All of his songs are amazing, including this track titled “Life Round Here.” The mixture and use of classic R&B techniques, modern day synth, and James Blake’s beautiful voice turns this song into an unstoppable force. “Life Round Here” is from James Blake’s 2013 album Overgrown, which really shows off his incomparable abilities and absolute love of music. I am always inspired and enamored when I hear James Blake’s music and I am always reminded of how much of an effect it can have on everyday feelings and situations, which is why his song is song of the week.
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