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Music review: ‘Long Before You’ by Mystic
Levello
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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"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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"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 - January 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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