The new single “Dream,” by an Australian artist, John Leslie is a slow and thoughtful piece of music, which gradually draws you into its world. It is a beautiful blend of rock, neo-psychedelia and Indian classical music, which combines in a natural and serene way.
The song has sitar virtuoso Sudha Manian and renowned drummer Jackie James Barnes. Their performances bring a certain texture to the song. The sitar has a gentle flowing effect, whereas the drums provide the track with a robust and leading rhythm. The combination of these makes them sound dreamy and immersive and you still feel the song long after it is finished.
According to John Leslie, this song is an expression of the concept that the universe itself could be a dream. In this concept, “Dream” makes listeners ponder on life and its consciousness, and the greater sense of being who we are. It does not strain these thoughts but, as the music plays, it makes them softly pop as they slowly emerge.
The song flows between the well-known melodic rock and the ancient sounds of the Indian music. What might have seemed two extremely different worlds comes to be combined in one quiet and relaxing experience. The song has a very silent, almost ritualistic quality to it, a feeling that it is taking you through some sort of introspection.
Dream is a cozy place, it is a healing music, a relaxing music that makes you come back and again and again.
