Matthew Neves explores a psychedelic dreamy sound with the deeply moving “Cheers to Nothing”. With his strong vocals emphasizing introspection, of the disappointment that the day to day brings, Matthew Neves captures the numbness that can often change a person. Arrangements are spacious with a light, loose feel that feels timeless in nature. The rhythm serves as a perfect counterpoint, helping to further highlight the sort of routine that can feel absolutely crushing. Nicely woven into the piece are small flourishes, from a slightly different take on anchoring groove to a little change in the guitar riff. By opting for this feel Matthew Neves seems to be incorporating some of the elements in a day that remain completely outside of anyone’s control.
With a rather colorful introduction of the song beginning backwards the piece transforms to an airy acoustic work. As the song begins to come into full bloom the scope of the song turns cinematic in tone. Matthew Neves lets his voice grow ever more expressive as the lyrics become ever more concerned and worried with the state of the world. Upon the introduction of a music box melody the piece seems to become sadder as the lyrics highlight exactly how the world can make people feel so trapped. Towards the end of the song the piece drifts into a satisfyingly weird blur of sound.
On “Cheers to Nothing” Matthew Neves creates a timeless, deeply moving sea of sound to get lost in.
Matthew Neves explores a psychedelic dreamy sound with the deeply moving “Cheers to Nothing”. With his strong vocals emphasizing introspection, of the disappointment that the day to day brings, Matthew Neves captures the numbness that can often change a person. Arrangements are spacious with a light, loose feel that feels timeless in nature. The rhythm serves as a perfect counterpoint, helping to further highlight the sort of routine that can feel absolutely crushing. Nicely woven into the piece are small flourishes, from a slightly different take on anchoring groove to a little change in the guitar riff. By opting for this feel Matthew Neves seems to be incorporating some of the elements in a day that remain completely outside of anyone’s control.
With a rather colorful introduction of the song beginning backwards the piece transforms to an airy acoustic work. As the song begins to come into full bloom the scope of the song turns cinematic in tone. Matthew Neves lets his voice grow ever more expressive as the lyrics become ever more concerned and worried with the state of the world. Upon the introduction of a music box melody the piece seems to become sadder as the lyrics highlight exactly how the world can make people feel so trapped. Towards the end of the song the piece drifts into a satisfyingly weird blur of sound.
On “Cheers to Nothing” Matthew Neves creates a timeless, deeply moving sea of sound to get lost in.
By Beach Sloth
