Listen to: eyes filled with sky by Néomí

Music has the power to speak to us in ways that normal words can’t reach. The combination of meaningful lyrics sung by emotive vocals and an instrumental soundscape to hold them in creates something unique and impactful almost every time. Some songs are energetic and loud, like upbeat pop or impressive R&B. Others take their time, like slow country songs or the blues. And still more songs seem to reach a part of us in a way that nothing else has. Néomí’s newest ep, eyes filled with sky, falls under this category as her music showcases universal emotions nearly everyone has felt and puts them into song.

Eyes filled with sky consist of two singles, ‘eyes filled with sky’ and “if I wasn’t made for love”. Both songs share the same almost dreamlike quality created by acoustic-driven music and Néomí’s ethereal voice. The lyrics to both songs feel like they are floating down into the listener’s ears as Néomí’s powerful vocals work with the music rather than trying to overpower it, creating an all-around moving listening experience.

The title single showcases this effect through its slower pacing and the echoing effect of Néomí’s voice that leaves the words “filled with sky like mine” reverberating in the song. The ending result is a song that will strike you as both powerful while being gentle as the echoing words slowly fade into silence. It’s a beautiful touch on an already beautiful song that will make you want to listen to it again.

‘If I wasn’t made for love’ has the same light, sublime-sounding aesthetic as ‘eyes filled with sky’ but still stands out on its own. The faster rhythm and more folksy background music make it feel like the song has allowed the listeners to peek inside Néomí’s thoughts, like a musical journal that’s being shared with those who’ve found it.