Dave Mohan, a seasoned songwriter, composer, and recording artist, unveils a soul-stirring new single, “Somewhere Beyond the Blue.” This poignant and gentle song, marked by themes of loss and longing, features the hauntingly beautiful voice of Carolina de la Muella, creating a musical canvas enriched with delicate piano accompaniment and subtle interweavings of solo cello and upper strings. The sonorous mastering by Simon Gibson at Abbey Road Studios adds a touch of refinement to this evocative composition.
The lyrics of “Somewhere Beyond the Blue” paint a vivid picture of the final scene, where fanciful illusions slowly dissipate. The song reflects on the unknown possibilities that could have unfolded if fate had been kinder to our dreams. Yet, amidst the melancholy, there is an acceptance with no regrets, emphasizing the purity of true hearts. The heartfelt farewell to an old friend is captured in the closing lines: “Old friend adieu – I’ll wait for you, Somewhere beyond the blue.”
What sets this song apart is its unique inspiration, drawing from a well-known Bach prelude (BWV 998). The composition delicately weaves this classical influence into the fabric of the song, creating a brief, colorful, and wordless vocalise outro that adds an extra layer of depth and artistry.
Dave Mohan, not a front-of-stage performer but a musical collaborator at the core, brings together an array of talented international musicians and studio professionals for his projects. Collaborators include Andy Walter and Simon Gibson from Abbey Road Studios, Carolina De La Muela from Argentina, Lydia Salnikova and Juliet Lyons from the USA, Andres Mayo from the USA, Ilia Skibinsky and Maria Grigoryeva from Russia, Guido Scharmer-Choi from Germany, Ian Smith from the UK, and Chad Martin from the USA.
Despite his formative background in classical conservatoire, specializing in the Baroque harpsichord repertoire, Dave Mohan’s musical outlook transcends genre boundaries. He embodies Louis Armstrong’s adage that there are only two kinds of music: the “good kind and the other kind.” His music traverses folk, fusion, neo-classical crossover, jazz, soft rock, and soul, resulting in compositions that are sometimes sparse, frequently sumptuously orchestrated, always harmonically inventive, and endlessly melodic.
Dave Mohan’s artistic vision is rooted in music that goes beyond a self-consciously commercial outlook. His compositions delve into profound human conditions such as loneliness, love and loss, human conflict, homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion. With a belief that music can be a force for good, a catalyst for social change, and a source of solace for the soul, Dave aspires to create melodies that elevate the listener above the vicissitudes of life, offering a glimpse of sunshine after the rain and a moment of solace for the soul. In the words of eclectic musician Bill Evans, Dave Mohan aims to enrich the soul and reveal aspects of oneself that might otherwise remain undiscovered. With “Somewhere Beyond the Blue,” Dave invites listeners to let the dream live on.
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