Angelina Luzi’s latest single, Silent Moon, is a journey. Passing through different phases and shapes, all the while under the guidance of Luzi’s masterful vocal performance, resulting in a stellar single that’s memorable, powerful, poetic, and effective.
Italian/English Angelina Luzi is a singer/songwriter based in London. The powers that she displays in her latest single makes her a worthy contestant in the ever-bustling scene of progressive rock/pop. Approaching this song I anticipated a radio-friendly pop tune with catchy hooks and jangly melodies, but I was pleasantly surprised with rich vocal harmonies, and melodic chord progressions that sound spacey and dark. I was also surprised by the dense lyrical themes dealing with the loss of direction, and I was most surprised by Angelina’s vocal abilities. A singer of the highest caliber, Angelina’s control is sublime, her range is massive and expertly utilized, and her delivery is heartfelt and soulful, and with a production job that helps put every element exactly where it belongs, the vocals sit delightfully in the forefront of this rich and succulent mix.
With a buzzing bassy synth, the forward driving 6/8 time signature, and the roomy sounding drums, intelligently played with punch, taste, and restraint, we are left with a song that’s far more deep and demanding than most other pop tunes. Indeed, Silent Moon is grand, rich, and full of drama and talent.
Angelina Luzi’s latest single is a demanding listen in the most pleasant and fulfilling of ways. This is not a song fit for use as background music, this is a piece of music that grabs the attention and finds no difficulty in keeping it. It’s a deep listen with meaning and a message, and a voice that will leave you hungry for more.