The
music of Jimmy & The Veil can be fairly characterized as being intelligently
introspective, instrumentally sophisticated, and intriguingly moody with an underlying
darkness. “Weightless,”
which delves into themes of regret and self-forgiveness, exemplifies this
style.
Jimmy
& The Veil is the performance moniker of James Wright, an Indie Rocker based
in coastal Virginia. In the song “Weightless,” Wright’s vocals are complemented
by Andrew Wells of Dance Gavin Dance/Eidola. The track opens with soft,
reflective instrumentation, leading into Wright’s impassioned delivery of the
first verse. The energy intensifies when Wells’ powerful vocals burst in at the
55-second mark.
The “clean”
guitar supplies a layer of elegance to “Weightless.” The instrumentation is at
its best during the final minute of the track. Following a false stop, the
guitar enhances the passion of the vocals and then joins the kickdrum in an invigorating
crescendo that leads to revisiting the chorus.
While talking about “Weightless,” James
Wright explained:
“I think we all have regrets that we wrestle with—those lingering feelings that no amount of forgiveness can fully erase. To me, that defines the human condition. It’s proof of an innate sense of morality and goodwill.”
“I was stoked to have Andrew work his magic on this track with me. He’s one of my heroes in the scene—a true artist and an incredibly hard worker.”
Weightless”
by Jimmy & The Veil ft. Andrew Wells (Dance Gavin Dance)
“I think we all have regrets that we wrestle with—those lingering feelings that no amount of forgiveness can fully erase. To me, that defines the human condition. It’s proof of an innate sense of morality and goodwill.”
“I was stoked to have Andrew work his magic on this track with me. He’s one of my heroes in the scene—a true artist and an incredibly hard worker.”
