The
intro of “Light” delivers a runway for anticipation to takeoff and for listener
attention to land. The song from The Hi-Jinx begins with a contrast of deep-frequency
drumming and upper-frequency “delicate” guitar. The bass soon enters the mix to
add to the appeal. But it’s the increasingly less subtle crescendo beginning 21
seconds into the song that magnifies the song’s gravitational pull, urging the
listener into “the ‘Light.’”
The
body of the single does not disappoint. The vocals are strong and fully
committed to the message – “When the shadows overwhelm your mind, and
when the darkness comes at you from all sides, I’ll be your light.” It’s revealing
that “Light” is from “Songs From Lockdown,” the recently released album of
The Hi-Jinx. The six-track album is available for purchase at the Bandcamp site
https://thehi-jinx.bandcamp.com. “On
Hold” is another strong single from the album. The style of “On Hold” is a
combination of Canada’s Metric (“Gold Guns Girls”) and LA’s Berlin (but with
more Rock and no synth). The Spotify stream of the album is embedded at the
bottom of this post.
If
the details determine whether a song will withstand the test of time, “Light” has
a promising future. The energy transitions are appealing. Typically, we are drawn
to crescendos and downshifts are less appreciated. But at 1:42, the cooperation
of the vocals and waning guitar should not be ignored. And the execution leading
to the longingness in the outro is a standout feature of “Light.”
The Hi-Jinx are based in San Jose, California.
The members of the band are
Dianna (vocals, guitar), Jef (backing vocals, lead guitar), John (vocals and drums), and Two-F Jeff (bass).
“Light”
by The Hi-Jinx
Dianna (vocals, guitar), Jef (backing vocals, lead guitar), John (vocals and drums), and Two-F Jeff (bass).
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