image courtesy of Cameron Carpenter on behalf of Matthew Holtby

Single Review of Matthew Holtby: “This is Bliss”

“This is Bliss” is a song that’s sneakily catchy. It’s a mellow, not-quite-balladic pop song with a smooth-as-molasses veneer, supporting Matthew Holtby‘s tonally-pleasant, precise-yet-emotionally-connected vocals.

The song, says Holtby, is “a lovely little tale of the life my wife and I have created together, plain and simple. Every word is true.” It’s a sweet, pleasant, richly-produced soft pop tune, sonically and lyrically blissful, true to its title.

photo courtesy of Cameron Carpenter on behalf of Matthew Holtby

The big unanswered question is how a song can be cool with lyrics like this, about marital harmony: “I know I write a lot of sappy shit. But I don’t care, I love the way we live. This is bliss.” But the song’s a great listen, and I’m sure you’ll want to add it to some of your playlists.

Holtby self-produced the song at his home studio, with mixing assistance from Colin Kennedy, joined musically by cello and violin-work from David Shewchuk.

So, if you’re looking for a smooth, pleasant listen that’s cooler than it most obvious comparables, check out “This Is Bliss.”

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