Shervin Boloorian’s latest release is a thorough reimagining of the Depeche Mode classic ‘Enjoy the Silence’. In Boloorian’s loose reinterpretation, he alters the time and the melodies, as well as the arrangement, for something more moody, sensitive, and introspective.
The Bali-based musician, multi-instrumentalist, and sound healer Shervin Boloorian creates music that is immediately chill and cozy. On his version of the classic, Boloorian is loosely basing the lyrics of the original on an almost brand-new musical soundscape that is, if we’re being quite honest, just as wonderfully impactful as the disco pop original.
Throughout the ‘All I Ever Wanted’ version, Shervin Boloorian is utilizing a sensitive, wailing violin to accompany his restrained, comfortable, and heartfelt delivery. the stripped back beat and minimal bass line add so much new character to this rather inventive cover, and the composition, completely overhauled, now features a nuanced introduction and a drawn out, contemplative outro that draws the piece to a stunning halt.
Shervin Boloorian takes Depeche Mode’s words and general melodic direction and constructs with them something quite beautiful on his ‘All I Ever Wanted’ version of the timeless classic. The professionally executed mix makes this version shine in its own way, substituting the punchy synths of the original with the virtuosic vocalizing of Boloorian and his arresting arrangement of upright bass, soul drums, lush strings, and inventive song building.