Captain of the Lost Waves – Death of the Attention Span (2022)
Described by Tom Robinson (BBC6 Music) as “…completely extraordinary…”, Captain of the Lost Waves exceeds the average and makes the impossible possible. A storyteller by nature, his music connects with listeners as he shares intimate musical tales within genre-defying melodies. This is my introduction to Captain of the Lost Waves, but the UK-based Captain has been turning heads across the globe featured on Hollywood Digest, The Huffington Post and Rock N Reel (to name a few). Further accolades include being voted as Acoustic Roots Performer at the Leeds Independent Music Awards in 2005, and Outstanding Songwriter of the Year from the Yorkshire Gig Guide Awards in 2017.
The brainchild of Shaun T Hunter, Captain of the Lost Waves’ music is “…visceral music for the mind and body.” Inspired by various performers from different decades, such as Kate Bush, Genesis, Tears For Fears, Talking Heads, Zombies and Brian Eno, the Captain has a sound that is truly unique. One of his most recent releases is the single ‘Death of the Attention Span’ – the track we will be reviewing today. Want to join us?
Taken off his album Hidden Gems Chapter 3 (the closer to the Hidden Gems trilogy), ‘Death of the Attention Span’ is an ethereal, mystical musical experience. Penned and recorded during strict Covid lockdowns, Hidden Gems Chapter 3 is a labour of love for the Captain. It affected him both physically and mentally as he was also dealing with family health challenges at the time – challenges that are ongoing. I suppose it is then apt that the Captain uses music as a form of communication and therapy where he creates “authentic exchanges between an artist and his audience, based on shared humanity.”
Alright, where was I? Oh yes, ‘Death of the Attention Span’.
With the strict lockdown in place, the four musicians involved in ‘Death of the Attention Span’ recorded their sections separately all coming together in an online collaboration. Interestingly enough, while the song was put together online, it has a strong live band feeling to it. A provocative Indian flavour runs through the sonic tapestry making it slightly obscure, but enjoyably so. Bold vocals blend with dynamic guitars and pounding drums to make this sonic tapestry really shine within the kaleidoscopic soundscape.
Sincere, sentimental and with genuinely groovy vibes, ‘Death of the Attention Span’ is an otherworldly experience.
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