SINGLE REVIEW: Rehya Stevens - Early Winter
'Early Winter' may not be a traditional Christmas song, but it certainly resonates with the more contemplative aspect of the season. It's a reflective ballad that taps into the somber side of the winter months, exploring thoughts, memories, and the sadness of losing loved ones, relationship breakdown, or other regrets accumulated throughout the year. It acknowledges the changing times and lessons learned.
This poignant narrative reminds us that December isn't necessarily a joyful time for everyone. For many, it's just another winter day filled with more sorrow than joy. While some eagerly anticipate the holiday celebrations, others are enveloped by darkness, consumed by the coldness and the heartache of memories, trapped within their own minds.
Musically haunting, the gentle strings and airy keys cast a spell with their delicate tones and heart-wrenching sadness. Rehya's voice, beautiful and tender, carries trembling emotion that captures the melancholy within the lyrics with unwavering sincerity and a stunningly dreamy tone. It's a wonderfully serene sound that finds beauty even in the toughest of times. As she delivers her words apathetically, 'Early Winter' becomes a transcendent listening experience, providing an intense soundscape of unease and a wandering mind struggling not to be consumed as the year progresses and brighter, more hopeful summer days give way to feelings of regret and sadness.
