“Us & The Moon” by Tugboat Captain is in fact not a liminal zones song, at least not overtly, despite its fantastic music video including lyrics over what looks like video taped or 90s digital video footage of wandering around south London at night. And yet the visuals fit a song about missing someone with whom one may have recently split or there is a needed separation for the best psychological space of both people involved. But the song and its luminous keyboard line and minimal percussion like a pop song incorporating IDM sounds and pacing and putting forth a palpable vulnerability as the vocals express tender sentiments and a fear of loss and wondering if the other person is thinking and feeling similar things in the same setting because of the emotional connection that was or still is there. The low key romantic sensibility and gentle energy of the song really draws you in and keeps you with the song to the end and hoping things work out because it’s obvious there’s plenty of affection there. Watch the video for “Us & The Moon” on YouTube and follow Tugboat Captain at the links provided.
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