Elly Kace evokes strong feelings of being haunted by a former love on “Even with the light on.” The hushed piano work carries the rhythm as a harmonic guitar figure floats forward in the background to accompany Kace’s breathy and melancholic vocals. The song is like an attempt to help these lingering feelings move on like a ghost that clings to you with unresolved attachments. With gentle words and affectionate resonances Kace acknowledges these feelings as a presence and encourages both herself and the persistent feelings to move on so that a health psychological balance can be encouraged to grow. Kace’s song has a bit of a baroque pop flavor like something from decades ago but her sound palette is entirely modern and striking that balance of contrasting yet complementary styles and musical ideas lends the song a timeless quality that brings you back for a re-visit. Listen to “Even with the light on” on YouTube and follow Elly Kace at the links below.
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