As an avid follower of Mr. Quinn's work over the years, I would be lying to say the debut of this newest track did not satisfy a release in me from anticipation that had become overwhelming in recent weeks: I sat transfixed to the Toniovega blog for four hours Thursday night, eager as the preteen girl awaiting the arrival of the next Stephenie Meyer masterpiece. Drunk (with excitement), I clicked the refresh button a final time and felt a sweeping relief caress me down: the moment had come. I listened:
The song does not waste time with introduction or tarry with delay - on pressing play the pounding bass drum and light looping melody begin immediately, simple but intriguing. I'm reminded by the drums of George of the Jungle and allow Quinn's piece to swing my senses by aural vine from wild jungle tree to tree. As if to mock my metaphor, however, Jonah quickly asserts his, "watch out for that tree," by introducing a deep distorted and arresting brass(ish) sound that draws me back from reverie and into the music.
As the song progresses, this low-frequency and initially alarming undertone is referenced in a series of high-brass chords that follow no distinct but some definite pattern. And while this progression occurs, the initial tone becomes more refined and clear - a fact easily overlooked but crucial to the outcome of the song:
A final, single trumpet blast sounds and the drums, melody, and undertone drop away - all that's left are a soft reminiscent pad and fond memories of a pleasing piece.
