TESHA - FUNERAL
Starting with a wonderfully groovy bass line, Tesha's "Funeral" sets a wonderful stage for her spacey, gorgeous voice. I had a bit of trouble understanding her words, but can't hold it against her due to respect for artistic expression. The synth work is lovely, further contributing to the sonic landscape. The percussion, while minimal, is focused, strong, and maintains a sexy cadence.
After the first verse, the song modulates to a twisted progression that does a wonderful job of taking the listener to a momentary uncomfortable place. I imagine, for many, the transition from this state of being to the next can be stressful and Tesha pulls that stress to the forefront, if only for a moment, and it helps to convey the emotion of the song. It's an artist's responsibility to accurately pull emotion out of the listener.
Tesha's "Funeral" gives listeners the impression they are gliding up the river Styx, Charon slowly tugging forward towards eternity. "Funeral" is more than an appropriate listening for the underworld. Wonderfully crafted, intimate, and focused, this song should find a home in one of your playlists immediately.
