John Bird Jr. – Mariana (Spotify)
“Such works can be listened to infinity. The melodic shades of acoustic guitar and vocals are more than fascinating. All this elegant melancholy in the composition -Mariana- makes you think about something important and disturb the most secret corners of your soul.”
“Подобные работы можно слушать до бесконечности. В невесомости парят завораживающие оттенки мелодии — гитарные, вокальные, акустические. Вся эта элегантная меланхолия в композиции -Mariana- заставляет задуматься о чем-то важном и потревожить самые тайные уголки вашей души.”
-Nagamag.com
Artist shared few words behind this song inspiration with Nagamag:
"The song began with her name and a simple melody, she was an old friend who now unfortunately is no longer with us. When we were kids we shared memories and got lost in the woods and now alone I reflect on the innocence and playfulness of that childhood.
Written in my London bedroom, recalling stories of growing up in Ireland, I created an organic yet contemporary approach to a fresh folk song that whispers mystery and beauty. As the music develops and new sounds are introduced, waking the ambience, the listener gets drawn in to the magic of the memory." - John Bird Jr.
John Bird Jr. grew up in a small village in Ireland and was surrounded by songs and stories that built the foundations for his career as a musician. John has a decade spent performing around the world, alongside artists Niall Horan, Jack Savoretti, Gabrielle Aplin, Hudson Taylor and many more and has now developed his own writing style that is inspired by his roots, drawing influence from the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel, the melancholic melodies of José González and the heartache emotion of Ray LaMontagne.
Reviewed by Nagamag on July 3, 2021