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2021 MUSIC REVIEWS
MYSTIC LEVELLO
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Artist Mystic Levello continues his admirable artistic experimentation
with the dazzling new single, ‘Long Before You’. Merging uplifting
folk chords with a stylish rhythm and dreamy vocals, there is a true
sense of unification between the elements. Levello is a skilled
musician, not just in his unique voice, but in his ability to bring
layers of inspiration and genre to a single, streamlined sound. This
makes ‘Long Before You’ an ethereal wave of an experience to listen
to.
Intimacy is a feeling that is
forefronted in ‘Long Before You’. Mystic Levello sings with a
conversational tone, full of control and careful enunciation, as he
reflects on the sheer preciousness of our Earth. In a time where to
pause and reflect is deemed unproductive, Mystic Levello gives us
that well-needed moment to stop and look around at what nature has
given us - and what we are losing due to our actions.
The lyricism is poignant and
anecdotal, full of historical and natural imagery: “Long before you
long before Adam met Eve / she was around, planting the world with
her seeds / she gave us the land, the beaches, the sandy seas /
giving us life, a place in the sun to breathe.” From Mystic
Levello’s view on the world, it is a work of art. It is the result
of craft and thought, from another person whose gardening has given
us the ultimate blossom. Although it captures a time long before us,
we feel personally connected through our humanity and shared
admiration for what the world provides.
The balance between religious
retellings and mystical actions produces a beautiful vision of
nature being more than us. ‘Long Before You’, simply, is a spiritual
experience as much as a song to sing along to.
However, aside from the undeniable
beauty that Levello’s lyricism has conjured up, there is a larger
purpose to ‘Long Before You’. The song is a warning of loss which
reaches its climax with the melancholy shift in the chorus. As we
are addressed with collective responsibility, an undercurrent of
low-tone synths occupy the instrumentation. The light-hearted strum
of the guitar mutes to meandering notes as Mystic Levello sings:
“She knows that we’re in danger / lost / out of touch / she only
talks to angels / she only looks with love.” Levello has a
well-balanced skill in his lyricism, crafting serious subject matter
with a small spark of hope. Whilst we are evidently in trouble,
Levello’s imagery of Eve is still a figure of benevolence and
reassurance. It is the perfect way to both highlight the extent to
which our world needs us to help, and that we can do so.
Mystic Levello further introduces
spoken-word elements, which is extremely effective in helping the
direct mode of address the song aims to achieve. Such aspects such
as spoken-word, predominantly acoustic instruments and percussions,
define ‘Long Before You’ as a quintessential New Age song. The
arrangement of the track encourages space for the listener to think
and reflect, whilst establishing a trance-like rhythm to focus
with.
On the other hand, the sheer
unfiltered honesty of Mystic Levello’s brilliant lyrics means that
‘Long Before You’ dabbles in the prospect of being a protest song.
With the current age of climate emergency and rapid environmental
deterioration, there is an undeniable sense of urgency to be
proactive in the here and now - something which Levello perfect
portrays in this track. While we may enjoy the aesthetic and genre
elements of the song (in all their polished production), ‘Long
Before You’ cuts deeper than most current releases. Mystic Levello
demonstrates his distinctive artistry is as much an environmental
cause as it is an art form, and does so with a determination audible
to all.
Review from Faye Williamson
February 2021
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"It's Not That God (I'm Singing
About)" Review
Mystic Levello has just released
his latest track “It’s Not That God (I’m Singing About)”, a deeply
moving, introspective song that explores the ideas of faith and God
in a beautifully produced musical vessel. Based in Santa Monica,
California, Mystic Levello blends spiritual ideas with tranquil
instrumentation to create an encompassing song that will leave you
feeling connected to everything.
The song begins with a peaceful,
haunting string melody that creates the tone for the otherworldly
tune. Light percussion drives the song with confident bass lines and
guitar strums that fade into the enveloping orchestration like waves
on a beach. Just as you relax into the calm scene that has been set,
the lead singer’s voice enters with a whisper-like tone and a
textured, relaxed vocal fry as he sings “God’s everywhere, if God’s
anywhere”. As he sings the drawn-out phrase, rhythmic harmonies
appear underneath giving a preview of what’s to come with an
intriguing and mysterious undertow.
As the song continues, the meaning
of the lyrics come to light as they state, “It’s not that God I’m
singing about, it’s the one that lives inside of you”. Delivered
with a conversational, wholehearted tone, the lyrics continue “a travelling song within your heart that sings the way and tells you
what is true.” These beautiful lyrics resonate deeply like receiving
wisdom from a dearly trusted friend and, when combined with the
serene orchestration, lull you into a meditative state as you feel
them echo through your entire being. The lyrics continue to speak on
finding your truth, if you choose to find it.
There is an unmistakable feeling of
calm and positivity that this song exudes with each thoughtful lyric
and each orchestral swell. The narrative continues to unfold
acknowledging the feeling of not knowing if you are following the
right path or doing the right thing, but continuing to “keep the
faith and shine the light”, speaking of confidently going with your
heart and spreading love to others. The lyrics continue to describe
that, even through doubt, you can find peace and stillness with
those you love and have trust that what you feel is right, is right.
The addition of pedal steel late in the song adds an additional
flair to the instrumentation while also introducing a grounding
presence to the otherwise light and airy accompaniment. The song
fades in a fitting, ethereal fashion as swirling harmonies repeat
the poignant messages as they drift away.
With brilliantly supportive instrumentation and straight forward,
optimistic lyrics that resonate in your very soul, “It’s Not That
God (I’m Singing About” is the kind of song that will stick with you
long after the last note fades. Mystic Levello captures a deeply
moving feeling of peace and understanding in this song while
acknowledging the feelings of the doubt we all face with a poignant
and gentle reminder to keep the faith.
Review from Katrina Charles
April 2021
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"Confused"
Review
Mystic Levello drags you to an unknown realm
of the
melodic vastness
with his latest single ‘Confused’. The name of artist, Mystic Levello, may be
primarily under the radar due to his experimental, atmospheric, and
spiritual compositions, but there is certainly more to the artist
than what meets the eye. The singer endorses a vocal melody that
begs for attention and the whole affair is heartwarmingly beautiful.
The voice grabs attention and loops it with its melodicity that
punches right in the gut. The transition from airy, sweet, and
melodic voice to something hypnotic is smooth, and the singer
effectively provides the right balance with his charming lyricism.Recently the singer has allowed his creativity
to shine out with the music video ‘Confused’ that sounds like a
recharge for the soul. Unsurprisingly, the singer has injected every
kind of dreamy musical element to highlight his enigmatic vocal
quality, and the outcome is highly impressive. The singer’s husky
yet powerful vocal quality interludes softly with the striking
instrumental sound and build up the aesthetics carefully. The
melancholic synths, sparse electronic instrumentals, and subtle
strings composed of pure magnitude pull in the listener’s attention.
His ambition to offer a good and refreshing time to the audience is
genuine and the singer stands out tall with his creative light.
Mystic Levello is a profoundly talented artist
who believes in communicating thoughtful and deep messages often
spiritual in nature with universal themes and the latest single
‘Confused’ only works as a catalyst to fuel his genuine intentions.
The lyrics penetrate the listener’s heart with impact and deserve to
be heard more than just once to soak in the entire essence. The
singer possesses the ability to balance the thread of harmonious
singing and expressing explicitly in his compositions that is indeed
a commendable and rare trait to encounter in today’s time.
Review from Jennifer Stone / DMR
April 2021
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"Be With You" Review
Mystic Levello is a somewhat mysterious new presence in the music
world. There's not much known of this artist at this time. except
that his debut track was in 2020... “This Old Guitar,” seemingly, a
beautiful ode to the role music has played in the artist’s life.
Since then, this unique artist has taken to the new year with a
string of new releases.
In just a month he has dropped
four new songs; “God’s Everywhere (If God’s Anywhere)”, “Going
Through (Same Old Brand New Episode),” “Here Comes the Real You
(Radio Edit),” “Long Before You (Look with Love)” and the single “Be
With You.” In each case he examines a different aspect of the human
condition with a thoughtful and meditative vibe set to mellow Adult
Contemporary Pop music.
“Be With You” opens on a ethereal
mix of ambient and percussive synths. As the song’s mellow but
driving rhythm slowly builds, the singer delivers a personal and
heartfelt love letter to the object of his affection. Vocally,
Mystic Levello alternates between a spoken word delivery and a
softly sung tenor. The sweeping musical arrangement, romantic lyrics
and the singer’s intimate vocal style brings to mind the cinematic
and emotional music of artists like Neil Diamond, Harry Nilsson or
some of the more melodic work of Leonard Cohen. You can follow the
links here, to connect with Mystic Levello and get in the loop on
all of the current and future projects from this talented
singer/songwriter.
Review from Static Dive
February 2021
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"It's Not That God (I'm Singing
About)" Review
Comfortably reminding the power of God, singer Mystic
Levello gives out a dreamy spiritual performance in his new song and
music video ‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing About)’
Spinning magic all over the genre of pop and
gospel with his mystical voice and other addictive melodic
qualities, a singer who is driven with the sole purpose to install
faith and positivity in the lives of people is Mystic Levello. The
charismatic singer weaves the strains of pop, gospel, and R&B in the
most captivating manner, letting the listener dig deep into his
creative mind. The artist is known to craft mesmerizing and soulful
music that intertwines various diverse melodies aimed to soothe the
hearts of the listeners. He is a powerhouse of skill that is most
rarely possessed by artists of his range. Having already carved a
solid path towards a fulfilling future, the singer has most recently
dropped his new music video titled ‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing
About)’ that is sure to enthrall the listeners with his compelling,
evocative verses. The singer’s soul-stirring vocal melody sounds
fresh and directly hits the listener’s senses. Dominated by simple
yet striking harmonic rhythms in the background, the resonant vocals
of the singer churn out the message intended to be shared. The
poetic words invite the audience and ask them to place their faith
in the spirituality of something deeper and greater than themselves.
Accompanied by an engaging video that has been
thoughtfully put together by Mystic Levello, the musical composition
highlights the presence of God and empowers everyone to place their
faith in him. Focusing on the themes of love, life, and much more,
the song ‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing About)’ honestly describes
the power of God and with comforting music, the singer cements the
overall mood. The kind of proficiency the artist has displayed in
his previous releases caters largely to his present-day success.
It’s a beautiful melody that deserves multiple listens to deeply
embrace the true message.
Review from Daily Music Roll
April 2021
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"Yesterday When I Was Young"
Review
Enigmatic musical philosopher, Mystic Levello
takes his turn at Roy Clark's melancholy Pop classic...
Mystic Levello’s Thoughtful New Take On A Classic... We first heard
from Mystic Levello last month. That is when the enigmatic artist
introduced us to his uniquely philosophical sound. With songs like
“God’s Everywhere” and “Be With You” he creates a soundscape in
which he and the listener can pause for a moment and reflect.
To date, most of Mystic Levello’s songs have been his own original
compositions. However, for his latest track the artist is dipping
into the classics for inspiration. “Yesterday When I Was Young,” is
the new single from Mystic Levello, released worldwide to all major
streaming services this past month.
The song, made famous in 1969 as a crossover Pop hit by Country
legend Roy Clark, was written by the English/French songwriting team
of Herbert Kretzmer and Charles Aznavour. Lyrically, the tune is a
melancholy meditation on wasted youth and the unforgiving passage of
time. Clark’s version matched the mood musically with acoustic
guitar/orchestral arrangement.
Mystic Levello’s version of “Yesterday When I Was Young” remains
true in spirit to the original but takes the production in a new
direction. The singer delivers a reverent and appropriately
thoughtful take on the somber and introspective tune. However,
musically he has changed things up a bit. He has replaced the
acoustic guitar and strings of the original with his signature
electric piano and synths. The sound creates a mellow space in which
the lyrics can breathe and we as listeners can take the time to
reflect upon them.
Review from Static Dive
March 2021
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"Long Before You" Review
Recording artist Mystic Levello is a rare
talent - the kind who is always ready and willing to actually try
new things, taking his music to the next level and defying all
expectations, while still maintaining an incredibly catchy and
creative tone. He has developed a heartfelt sound, at times
reminiscent of some of the most timeless new age music, at times
reminiscent of fusion and folk.
His most recent release is a perfect example of the artist’s quest for
ongoing creativity and his thirst for expanding his musical horizon.
The song is titled “Long Before You (Look With Love).” The song has
a beautiful and playful acoustic guitar pattern, which perfectly
matches the artist’s understated and imitate vocal style. In
addition to that, I really love the percussion backdrop, featuring
some African-style bongo tones in 16th notes, keeping up a nice pace
and adding an Afro-beat twist to the rest of the drum kit,
consisting of a basic kick, a smooth hi-hat sound and a snare often
performed with a softer sound. The choruses change slightly, with
the ride cymbal replacing the hi-hat in order to give the tune a
more open vibe to it. The vocal sound has a very poetic and almost
conversational feel to it, because Mystic Levello is an amazing
storyteller, he his able to evoke strong feelings with his sound and
he loves to create beautiful lyrics that are so iconic. This is a
dreamy and romantic song, which makes me think of artists as diverse
as Don McLean, Jack Johnson, as well as Bob Dylan, Dead Rituals, and
Cat Stevens, only to mention but a few. The first thing that will
immediately jump at you is the soothing and emotionally evocative
soundscape delivered by this very gifted artist.
Mystic Levello is amazing at building ambiance with his songs,
layering multiple sounds, without ever “muddying up” the tone of his
releases. This is definitely the case with “Long Before You (Look
With Love), which appears so incredibly dynamic and balanced.
Review from Band Camp Diaries
February 2021
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‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing About)’ by
Mystic Levello is a beautiful musical saga directed towards our
interpretation of God
Mystic Levello brings all the emotions
together in his latest single ‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing
About)’ offering a refreshing experience with its enriching sound.
There is nothing that soothes an ailing heart
more perfectly, than singer Mystic Levello’s compelling spiritual
creations. The singer is profoundly talented and amalgamates his
compositions with the best of heart-stirring melodies that evoke
genuine emotions in the listeners. When it comes to spiritual music,
there is no one in recent times to beat the artist in terms of
emotional songwriting that move the audience both spiritually and
emotionally. With a similar intention, the singer has recently
released his new music video titled ‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing
About)’ that seems to be another valuable addition to his
well-spread palette. The track compels one to listen to it on repeat
and deeply embrace every poetic verse and every single instrument
that comforts the soul. The message is clear and states that one
must always put their full faith in something deeper and greater
than themselves, to help heal our wounds.
Using provocative words to stir emotions and
using a music video to highlight the beautiful message, the singer
has given the song a fresh identity that is sure to linger in the
mind for a very long time. Needless to say that Mystic Levello
enhances the appeal of the song with his captivating, melodious
vocal performance that leaves the audience spellbound and in awe of
his musicality. ‘It’s Not That God (I’m Singing About)’ is certainly
a song that calms a racing heart and reinstalls the faith in life
with its deep message and rich melodies.
Review from DMR
April 2021
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Mystic Levello Finds An Answer
On His New
Single “Confused”
Mystic Levello first appeared on The Static
Dive just two months ago with the release of his single “Be With
You.” With that track we were introduced to a new and enigmatic
presence in the Pop music world. The prolific writer and performer
has already dropped six more singles in 2021. Each song further
defines his mellow and philosophical vibe and classic Adult
Contemporary style.
Through musical meditations on God, personal
growth and existential philosophy Mystic Levello’s songs explore
love in both the personal and universal sense. From the pantheism of
“God’s Everywhere (If God’s Anywhere)” to the liberating romantic
love of “Be With You,” the singer contemplates what it means to be
alive. Each of these poetic ponderings is set to lush, 70’s Pop
inspired ambient arrangements.
“Confused” is the latest single from Mystic
Levello. In many ways this new release combines the artist’s
previous observations into a single unified theory. Once again, he
views the span of a lifetime and its meaning. However, rather than
question that purpose, on “Confused” he seems to have figured it
out. Despite the confusion of human existence, we are really all
working toward a single destination.
As Mystic Levello sings, “Who are they fooling?
Diluting our lives with lies, leading to you,” we are left only to
wonder, who is “you?” Maybe it is God, maybe it is a personal love
interest or maybe it is ‘Love’ itself that we are seeking. Maybe
there is no meaningful differentiation between them at all.
Ultimately the message is that our purpose is obvious if we can see
past our innate confusion. The song is set to the artist’s signature
sound of ambient synths and a chill electric piano playing a
classic, melodic Pop composition.
Review from B. Smith, Static Dive
April 2021
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"God’s Everywhere (if God’s
Anywhere)" Review
Mystic Levello delivers an emotionally and spiritually elating song
named ‘God’s Everywhere (if God’s Anywhere)’.... This very talented
artist whose spiritual inspiration in the latest music video ‘God’s
Everywhere (if God’s Anywhere)’ can only be described as perfect.
Spiritually armed and aiming for the heart, few songs take over our
hearts and soul from the very first melody. Set out on a journey to
engulf the audience with his hypnotic harmonies and soothing
sensational melodies, Mystic Levello has so much to offer to the
audience. The recently released comforting; melodic spiritual song
titled ‘God’s Everywhere (if God’s Anywhere)’ instantly draws your
attention with the refreshing mix of classical sounds. The
soundscape brilliantly fuses traditional sounds with a contemporary
flair that creates a warm feeling. The singer’s evocative voice
takes listeners through a worship experience with a classic gospel
touch. Destined to embrace each listener, the song pulls off the
expertise of the singer on the mic as he gives expression to the
music throughout. The song is an exhilarating serenade regarding the
honest devotion towards God. ‘God’s Everywhere (if God’s Anywhere)’
lets the listener dive into his/her imagination and allows them to
completely embrace the infectious melodies. With an undying faith in
his heart, Mystic Levello has knitted together the novel song with
soul-stirring harmonies and atypical lyrics that are sure to heal
all wounds.
The artist is a master in communicating meaningful songs, often
spiritual with universal themes that resonate with the audience on a
deeper and genuine level. The harmony of the project is unbelievable
and takes a grateful approach to thank God with grace and mercy.
Review from Daily Music Roll Blog
January 2021
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"Yesterday When I Was Young"
Review
A brand new studio single with a passionate sound and a
one-of-a-kind creative approach, which sets the bar higher in terms
of creativity and storytelling. Mystic Levello is an artist and
songwriter who loves to combine lush soundscapes with personal
lyrics. His most recent single is a cover of Yesterday When I Was
Young, as made famous by Charles Aznavour. The artist managed to add
a personal touch to this tune, by implementing some mesmerizing
melodic and ambient textures in his dream-like arrangement. This
cover is very contemplative and personal, and it’s a true joy to
listen to.
The song is filled with atmospheric tones, and it sounds very
cinematic. However, it also has a personal edge that really connects
with the audience, especially due to the existential nature of the
lyrics, which reflect on life, looking back of what we got, what
we’ve lost, and what’s there left for us. Anybody could relate to
the feeling of growing older and looking back on the old days, and
this song has an immersive texture that enhances the nostalgia of
the lyrics.
The sound of this production is very wide ranging, and it offers an
in-depth, tone with massive lows and silky smooth high-end,
particularly due to the beautiful synthesizer parts. The pads are
very big, and it makes me think of some of the best New Age music
over the years.
The song is one of the most personal and intimate moments in Mystic
Levello’s career, and it’s a spontaneous snapshot of his ability to
be very honest and upfront about his musical work. In terms of
production, the sound of Yesterday When I Was Young feels quite
polished, but also warm and clear. The mixing bringing the gaps
between modern-day recordings and old school production values, and
combining the best of both worlds in a very seamless and direct way.
Review from BCD Magazine
March 2021
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